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Energy, Regulation and Litigation (DC)
Washington, D.C.
Job Summary
Our Washington, D.C. office (hybrid) seeks an associate with 2-7 years’ experience to join our Chambers-ranked and growing energy practice. Our team represents clients on a broad range of energy regulatory matters, including regulatory authorizations and administrative litigation before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state utility commissions, energy project development, regulatory counseling for energy transactions, appellate litigation before federal and state courts, and interfacing with regional transmission organizations (RTOs). We work on large energy infrastructure projects such as renewable, thermal and nuclear power generation, power transmission, oil and natural gas pipelines, and liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminals. Our clients include regulated public utilities, independent power producers, independent transmission companies, private equity investors, tax equity investors, activist investors, and oil and gas companies.
Our work includes drafting pleadings and briefs, policy-oriented advocacy, settlement and contract negotiation, working with experts to prepare testimony, conducting administrative hearings, providing regulatory support to M&A, private equity and project finance transactions, compliance counseling and strategic advising. Ideal candidates will have experience working before FERC, strong research and writing skills, a keen interest in energy, a collegial approach to practicing law, and an interest in working on a broad variety of energy regulatory issues.
Our team invests in professional development and mentorship. Candidates should be enthusiastic about developing new skills and subject matter expertise, interacting directly with clients, and making the most of in-office time by meeting face-to-face with colleagues.
The annual compensation range for this position is between $235,000 and $420,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
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