Energy Compliance Attorney
Listing checked September 1, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
This contract role is for an experienced energy attorney who will apply their legal expertise to help train cutting-edge AI systems. You'll provide high-quality legal review and guidance on utility-scale energy projects, focusing on PJM interconnection and FERC compliance—no prior AI experience needed, just your domain knowledge.
What You'll Do7
- 1Conduct final legal review and approval of site control packages and interconnection compliance documents for large-scale energy projects.
- 2Handle escalated document conflicts flagged by Tier 1 reviewers, ensuring resolutions meet legal and regulatory standards.
- 3Evaluate and confirm that project filings adhere to FERC regulations and PJM Interconnection requirements.
- 4Review transmission and generation permitting submissions to guarantee full legal and regulatory alignment.
- 5Produce structured legal opinions and findings in standardized formats for client delivery.
- 6Collaborate with project teams to tackle complex legal and compliance challenges during development.
- 7Monitor evolving federal and PJM regulatory changes to advise on proactive compliance strategies.
Requirements6
- 1Active bar membership with a background in energy regulatory or infrastructure law.
- 2At least 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within PJM markets or similar jurisdictions.
- 3Proven experience with PJM Interconnection processes, including site control requirements and queue compliance.
- 4Deep understanding of FERC regulations as they apply to transmission and generation interconnection.
- 5Legal practice focused on East Coast energy regulatory requirements.
- 6Prior work at a law firm, utility, independent power producer, or federal energy regulatory agency.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for a seasoned energy attorney with deep PJM and FERC expertise who wants to leverage their knowledge in a novel way—helping train AI models to reason about compliance. You're likely a former law firm partner, in-house counsel at an IPP, or a regulatory specialist looking for a remote, high-impact contract position.
Salary Insight
The position pays $100–$135 per hour, remote.
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