Nextmark

Energy Regulatory Attorney

Contractor · Remote · 100 openings

In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide final legal review and sign-off on site control packages and interconnection compliance documents.
  • Resolve escalated document disputes flagged by Tier 1 reviewers.
  • Assess alignment of project filings with FERC regulations and PJM interconnection requirements.
  • Review permitting submissions for utility-scale transmission and generation projects.
  • Deliver structured legal opinions and findings in standardized formats for client delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Active bar membership with current or recent practice in energy regulatory or infrastructure law.
  • 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
  • Direct experience with PJM Interconnection processes — site control requirements and interconnection queue compliance.
  • Working knowledge of FERC regulations as they apply to transmission and generation interconnection.
  • East Coast-based with East Coast-focused legal practice.
  • Background at a law firm, utility, IPP, or federal energy regulator.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as lead or senior counsel on PJM interconnection matters.
  • Prior work with transmission developers, ISOs, or FERC directly.
  • Familiarity with utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission permitting in the eastern US.

$100–$135/hr

Remote