Energy Regulatory Practice Associate Attorney

Position:
Energy Regulatory Practice Associate Attorney

Experience:

6–8 years

Location:

Washington, D.C.

Workplace Type:
Onsite

Employment Type:

Full-time

A highly regarded AmLaw firm is seeking a senior-level associate to join its Chambers-ranked Energy Regulatory Practice in Washington, D.C. This role offers the opportunity to work with a market-leading data center energy team while also being part of a broad-based energy regulatory practice. The ideal candidate will bring deep regulatory experience and a strong interest in energy matters at the intersection of transactional and regulatory law.

• Advise clients on complex energy regulatory and transactional matters
• Handle regulatory authorizations and administrative litigation before FERC and state utility commissions
• Negotiate power supply and energy infrastructure transactions, including data center-related matters
• Draft pleadings, briefs, testimony, and settlement agreements
• Support M&A, private equity, project finance, and energy project development transactions
• Work on large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including data centers, renewable, thermal, and nuclear power generation, transmission, pipelines, and LNG facilities
• Interface with regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and provide strategic regulatory counseling

• 6–8 years of experience in energy regulatory matters
• Experience practicing before FERC and/or state utility commissions
• Background in data center energy transactions or regulatory proceedings strongly preferred
• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Strong interest in energy markets and infrastructure
• Collegial, team-oriented approach and comfort working directly with clients

Join a nationally recognized energy practice known for its sophisticated regulatory and transactional work. The firm is deeply invested in mentorship and professional development and offers attorneys the opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects in an evolving regulatory environment with meaningful client exposure.

Compensation: $390,000–$435,000 annually based on experience and qualifications, plus discretionary performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package

If this opportunity aligns with your background and interests, you can:

• Apply directly through Linked In with your resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and representative deal sheet.
• Alternatively, email your materials to