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Senior Energy Transactions Attorney Stoel Rives is seeking a senior attorney with at least ten years of experience to join our energy development practice group. This role involves managing complex ...

Senior Energy Transactions Attorney Stoel Rives is seeking a senior attorney with at least ten years of experience to join our energy development practice group. This role involves managing complex ...

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How much do energy attorney jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for energy attorney in the United States is $147,929.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $205,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is an Energy Attorney?

An energy attorney is a lawyer who is legally authorized to work in the energy sector. Energy attorneys are experts in energy use, regulation, and law. As an energy attorney, you must understand the rules that dictate how companies create and harvest energy. Your responsibilities include handling electricity, gas, coal, and energy trading work. Other duties include representing companies that mine and sell natural resources, as well as handling pipeline agreements, power purchasing, and energy-related contracts. You may also work on contracts regarding renewable energy and biofuels.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Energy Attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Energy Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, state bar admission, and expertise in energy law, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation. Familiarity with legal research databases, energy regulatory agency platforms (such as FERC or state commissions), and document management systems is essential. Exceptional analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly are crucial soft skills. These competencies enable effective client representation, ensure regulatory compliance, and support successful navigation of the complex and evolving energy sector.

What are some common challenges Energy Attorneys face when working on regulatory compliance matters?

Energy Attorneys often navigate complex and evolving regulations at federal, state, and local levels. One challenge is staying current with frequently changing policies affecting energy generation, distribution, and environmental standards. They must also coordinate with technical experts and clients to interpret regulations accurately and implement compliant business strategies. Effective communication skills and attention to detail are essential, as these attorneys often serve as liaisons between regulatory bodies, clients, and internal teams.

What is the difference between Energy Attorney vs Energy Contract Specialist?

AspectEnergy AttorneyEnergy Contract Specialist
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), State Bar AdmissionBachelor's degree, often in law, business, or engineering; some roles prefer legal or contract certifications
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesEnergy companies, utility firms, consulting agencies
Industry UsageLegal advisory, regulatory compliance, contract negotiationsDrafting, reviewing, and managing energy contracts

Energy Attorneys focus on legal matters, regulatory compliance, and advising clients on energy laws, while Energy Contract Specialists handle the drafting, review, and management of energy-related contracts. Both roles require understanding of energy regulations, but their core responsibilities differ, with attorneys providing legal counsel and specialists managing contractual processes.

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Infographic showing various Energy Attorney job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 78% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,929 per year, or $71.1 per hour.
Attorney Content Manager - Labor and Employment

Attorney Content Manager - Labor and Employment

RELX

Juneau, AK โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Content Manager, Labor & Employment

Description

LexisNexis seeks a recently practicing L&E attorney with 5+ years of Labor & Employment experience to plan, draft, and edit practical guidance and secondary content and help develop and maintain online legal products for attorneys. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits; remote work feasible. We are looking for a self-motivated attorney with excellent writing and communication skills who can work both independently and collaboratively. If you are looking for an alternative legal career with opportunities to develop practice area expertise, innovate in legal technology, work with a high-caliber team of experienced professionals, and improve your work-life balance at a company that advances the rule of law and social responsibility, this is the job for you.

AI-Assisted Content Development

  • Leverage generative and agentic AI, automation, and data to streamline content development and editorial processes for content creation
  • Craft prompts, evaluate AI outputs, and iterate to achieve optimal results
  • Track and monitor changes and advances in legal technology and AI

Detailed Role Description:

The person in this role will help deliver a compelling and all-purpose practical guidance legal products and secondary materials across targeted markets as a member of a multi-disciplined team of content developers, product planners, external consultants, IT specialists, and marketing and sales representatives. This person will:

  • Develop, write, and edit how-to practical guidance content (including practice notes, checklists, and annotated templates) on a wide range of L&E topics
  • Recruit and manage internal editors and external authors to ensure timely delivery of content
  • Monitor trends in L&E law and practice
  • Make recommendations concerning overall content strategy and expansion and assist in product design and AI advancements by applying subject matter and practice knowledge
  • Monitor competitiveness of the product offering and support sales organization as a resource for practice, product, and competitive knowledge
  • Assist in delivering customer-facing messaging/marketing and customer training/customer service

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years of recent experience (preferably at an Am Law 100/200 firm or in-house) practicing Labor & Employment law
  • Significant substantive experience in both labor & employment litigation and employment counseling
  • Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
  • Significant legal writing experience drafting employment litigation documents such as pleadings, discovery documents, memoranda of law, and L&E counseling documents, such as L&E policies, agreements, and other key L&E documents
  • A passion for building top notch legal practical guidance and tools in a digital and AI universe
  • Experience drafting client alerts or other legal articles, and/or drafting or editing practical guidance, and/or composing and delivering CLE presentations or associate training programs a plus
  • Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to make pitches to prospective customers and to present trainings to current customers
  • Strong professional network of L&E attorneys
  • Experience with L&E health and safety issues a plus
  • Experience with unions / labor management relations a plus
  • Experience with business immigration a plus
  • Experience with labor & employment aspects of M&A / corporate transactions a plus
  • Comfortable working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and conducting online research
  • Comfortable working in ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, and other AI tools
  • Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Law degree from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing
  • Location: NYC metropolitan area or remote in the United States

About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

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U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

Base Pay Range for CO is $95,300 - $158,800. Base Pay Range for IL is $100,100 - $166,800. Base Pay Range for Chicago, IL is $104,800 - $174,700. Base Pay Range for MD is $100,100 - $166,800. Base Pay Range for NY is $104,800 - $174,700. Base Pay Range for New York City is $114,300 - $190,500. Base Pay Range for Rochester, NY is $95,300 - $158,800. Base Pay Range for OH is $90,500 - $150,900. Base Pay Range for NJ is $107,646- $171,954.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Application deadline is 09/30/2026.

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We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.

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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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