Energy Regulatory Senior Associate/Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Energy Regulatory Senior Associate/Associate in Washington. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in transactional or litigation matters within the energy, utility, or pipeline sectors. This role involves working with federal agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and state agencies.

Duties

• Prosecute administrative litigation and secure regulatory approvals.
• Defend audit and enforcement actions for natural gas and liquid pipeline clients.
• Negotiate purchase power and electric trading agreements.
• Draft agreements for oil and gas infrastructure use.
• Provide regulatory compliance counseling and support for mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in energy, utility, or pipeline sectors.
• Experience with administrative litigation and client counseling before federal or state agencies.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

The District of Columbia legal practice concentrates on business, litigation, and regulatory law issues in the federal government as well as the public sector. A team of well-established attorneys are employed at law office. Several DC attorneys are highly-skilled in government law matters. There are ten areas of practice. Antitrust, business transactions, corporate-securities law, energy, environmental, and government procurement-sanctions are a number of their practice disciplines.