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How much do energy lawyer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for energy lawyer in the United States is $100,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Energy Lawyer vs Environmental Lawyer?

AspectEnergy LawyerEnvironmental Lawyer
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), State Bar License, specialized energy law certificationsJuris Doctor (JD), State Bar License, environmental law certifications
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, energy companies, government agenciesEnvironmental organizations, law firms, government agencies
Industry UsageFocuses on energy regulation, projects, and policiesFocuses on environmental protection, compliance, and policy

Energy Lawyers and Environmental Lawyers share similar legal credentials and often work within related industries. However, Energy Lawyers primarily handle legal matters related to energy production, regulation, and projects, while Environmental Lawyers focus on environmental protection laws and policies. Both roles require specialized knowledge and often collaborate on projects impacting both energy and environmental sectors.

How do you become an energy lawyer?

To become an energy lawyer, you typically need to earn a bachelor's degree followed by a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. After passing the bar exam, gaining experience in energy law through internships or clerkships and developing expertise in environmental regulations, contracts, and policy are important steps.

What do energy lawyers do?

Energy lawyers specialize in legal issues related to the energy sector, including regulations, contracts, and compliance for renewable and non-renewable energy projects. They advise clients such as energy companies, government agencies, and developers, often working with environmental laws and industry standards. Strong knowledge of energy policies, contracts, and legal research skills are essential in this role.
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Infographic showing various Energy Lawyer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,626 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Principal Attorney - Energy Advisory

NextEra Energy

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


NextEra Energy rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 53 rated energy and utility


Job description

Requisition ID: 96542
At Gexa Energy, a NextEra Energy Resources company, we provide reliable low-cost energy solutions. Focused on customer satisfaction, we offer innovative electricity plans tailored to the diverse needs of Texas homes and businesses. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy industry and delivering exceptional customer experiences, join our team today.
Position Specific Description
EverBright, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, is seeking an experienced attorney, in its Houston office, for its residential solar business to handle customer complaints and disputes and advise the company on issues related to the residential solar business. The role will include drafting and negotiating responses to legal inquiries and claims, managing responses to regulatory inquiries, government investigations, consumer protection complaints, and Attorney General matters, and providing legal and commercial guidance to business leaders.
The attorney will oversee compliance with all legal requirements related to consumer protection issues, including state and federal requirements governing residential solar transactions, financing arrangements, marketing practices, disclosures, collections, and customer communications, and will assess regulatory developments to advise business stakeholders on compliance risks and operational implementation.
The attorney will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders by identifying legal and regulatory risks, developing mitigation strategies, and supporting operational decision-making, and should be able to handle multiple matters concurrently. The attorney will also handle tasks such as drafting contracts and managing vendor and other agreements related to the residential solar business. The candidate should ideally have a background in litigation, and experience in consumer finance, consumer protection, commercial transactions and regulatory compliance. Experience in residential solar and energy industries is strongly preferred. This attorney will participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision.
Job Overview
Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with moderate supervision.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Member in Good Standing of State Bar
• High School Grad / GED
• Juris Doctorate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 2+ years
Preferred Qualifications
• None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: Gexa Energy, LP
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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