Energy Attorney Jobs An energy attorney is a professional, legally authorized to work in the energy sector and deals with clients such as energy companies and government entities. The attorneys handle electricity, gas, coal, and some energy trading work. He/she also handles every aspect of the energy industry, including: Upstream and downstream oil and gas, terminal procession agreements, pipeline transportation agreements, power purchasing and related concession agreements, energy trading arrangements and other energy-related contracts. Also, works on matters including renewable, biofuels and nuclear generation work. An energy attorney may also deal with litigation matters involving FERC administrative work with some compliance, investigations, and appellate proceedings. Clients include companies engaged in the mining and sale of natural resources, electric utilities, coal brokerage companies, mineral land owners, developers of cogeneration projects, waste-to-energy projects and operators of steam production and distribution systems.
A J.D. degree or LL.B./LL.M. degree coupled with a particular state bar license are basic requirements to become an attorney. The person wishing to make a career in this area should be knowledgeable in energy law and policy, and utility regulatory matters. Updated knowledge of government actions and changes imposed by new laws and regulations, and provide interpretation and practical advice to clients on governmental regulations concerning the production and use of energy works as an added advantage.
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