Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney

A law firm in Houston, TX, seeks an Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The role involves counseling and administrative litigation covering market-based rates, market design, generation interconnection, transmission issues, compliance, and enforcement matters before FERC, the CFTC, and various exchanges. Transactional support for energy M&A and financing transactions is also part of the practice. Experience with these matters is a plus.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation on energy regulatory matters, including market-based rates, market design, generation interconnection, and transmission issues.
• Handle administrative litigation before regulatory bodies such as FERC, the CFTC, and various exchanges.
• Assist with compliance and enforcement matters, including investigations, audits, and regulatory compliance work.
• Provide transactional support for energy-related mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and drafting of legal documents related to energy regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and other stakeholders to develop strategies and solutions to complex regulatory challenges.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in energy regulatory law.
• Knowledge of energy industry regulations, including FERC and CFTC regulations.
• Experience with administrative litigation and regulatory compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar in Texas or eligibility for admission.

Certifications:

• None specified.

Skills:

• Excellent understanding of energy regulatory principles and practices.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Experience in transactional support for energy-related M&A and financing transactions is desirable.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.