Legal Fellow, U.S. Clean Energy

Legal Fellows at EDF contribute meaningfully through regulatory advocacy and community partnership in a high-intensity, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform legal and policy research on issues related to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authority, Department of Energy programs, and federal/state siting and permitting laws
• Draft filings, comments, pleadings, and affidavits for submission to federal agencies and courts
• Participate in meetings with internal/external partners and stakeholders regarding transmission development and interconnection
• Contribute to whitepapers, blogs, and other publications advancing transmission and interconnection discussions

This role helps drive the buildout of electric transmission infrastructure needed to decarbonize the power system, enabling accelerated clean energy integration while protecting ratepayers from increased rates or worsened reliability.

Required qualifications for this role:

• Recent Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school or actively seeking Bar admission
• Experience or demonstrated interest in administrative law, federal regulatory processes, and electric system law/regulation
• Excellent legal research, analytical, public speaking, and advocacy skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively

EDF offers a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. The annual salary for this role is $84,000.

The Environmental Defense Fund's U.S. Legal & Regulatory team engages in strategic regulatory advocacy and litigation to achieve clean and healthy air, drive clean energy progress, and ensure a stable climate for all.