Senior Energy AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking a Senior Energy Associate to join a Chambers-ranked Energy Regulatory practice in Washington, D.C. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with energy regulatory and transactional experience to work at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry: data center power and infrastructure development.The ideal candidate will have experience advising clients on energy regulatory matters, transactional projects, and proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and/or state utility commissions. This role offers the opportunity to work on market-leading matters involving data centers, renewable energy, power generation, transmission infrastructure, LNG facilities, and other critical energy assets.ResponsibilitiesAdvise clients on a broad range of energy regulatory, transactional, and project development mattersRepresent clients in proceedings before: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)State utility commissionsRegional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)Negotiate and structure: Data center power supply agreementsEnergy infrastructure transactionsProject development agreementsEnergy-related commercial contractsDraft pleadings, briefs, regulatory filings, and legal memorandaConduct administrative litigation and regulatory advocacyWork with expert witnesses and consultants in preparing testimony and regulatory submissionsSupport mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and project finance transactions involving energy assetsAdvise clients on compliance, regulatory strategy, and evolving market developmentsParticipate in settlement negotiations, contract negotiations, and policy advocacy initiativesWork directly with clients on strategic business and regulatory mattersQualificationsJ.D.
from an accredited law school6–8 years of relevant experienceExperience in energy regulatory and/or energy transactional mattersExperience with: FERC proceedingsState utility commission mattersEnergy infrastructure projectsEnergy regulatory counselingStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsAbility to manage sophisticated matters with increasing independenceExcellent communication and client relationship skillsInterest in working at the intersection of regulatory, transactional, and infrastructure development mattersStrong academic credentialsPreferred ExperienceData center energy transactionsPower supply negotiationsAdministrative litigationEnergy project developmentRenewable energy projectsPower generation and transmission mattersLNG infrastructureProject finance transactionsM&A involving energy assetsRTO-related mattersRepresentative Client BaseData center developersPublic utilitiesIndependent power producersIndependent transmission companiesPrivate equity investorsTax equity investorsActivist investorsOil and gas companiesCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $390,000 – $435,000Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerationsDiscretionary performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsRetirement benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid vacation and sick timeParental leaveBasic life insuranceWhy This OpportunityJoin a Chambers-ranked energy regulatory practiceWork on cutting-edge data center and energy infrastructure projectsAdvise leading market participants in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economyBlend regulatory, transactional, litigation, and project development workSignificant client interaction and responsibilityStrong mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth opportunitiesDirect Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
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