Practice Area: Energy and Oil & Gas

• Litigation
• Defense,Energy and Oil & Gas
• Transactional, Job Type: Attorney,

Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 3 Years, Job Overview: A law firm specializing in energy law is seeking a motivated Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney to join their team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in energy regulatory matters, focusing on counseling, litigation, compliance, and transactional support.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide counseling and handle administrative litigation regarding market-based rates, market design, generation interconnection, and transmission issues.Manage compliance and enforcement matters before regulatory bodies such as FERC, the CFTC, and various exchanges, including conducting investigations, audits, and regulatory compliance work.Offer transactional support for energy mergers and acquisitions (MA) and financing transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance and due diligence.Requirements:Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Admission to the state bar in Washington, DC (or eligibility for admission via waiver).3-6 years of direct experience in energy regulatory law, preferably focusing on the specified practice areas.Familiarity with FERC regulations, energy markets, and relevant federal and state laws.Experience in administrative litigation, compliance, and transactional matters within the energy sector is highly desirable.Skills:Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work products.Certifications (if applicable):Any relevant certifications in energy law or regulatory compliance would be advantageous. 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.