Energy Regulatory Associate – FERC

Our client, a national law firm, is looking for an Energy Regulatory Associate to join its energy practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience handling Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory matters, including regulatory counseling or litigation. Experience working at FERC is preferred but not required.

Why work here?

• Join an established energy practice handling complex federal energy regulatory matters.
• Work on sophisticated legal issues involving the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.
• Take on meaningful responsibility for legal research, writing, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex regulatory and litigation matters.
• Receive competitive compensation, performance-based bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Compensation: Base salary ranging from $205,000 to $275,000, depending on experience, plus potential discretionary bonus.

What you’ll do:

• Advise clients on FERC regulatory matters involving the electric power and natural gas industries.
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other regulatory filings.
• Work with teams of attorneys on regulatory proceedings and litigation.
• Analyze complex factual, legal, and procedural issues.
• Conduct factual investigations, develop case records, and handle e-discovery.
• Apply strategic and analytical thinking to identify and resolve complex legal issues.

What you will need:

• At least two years of experience in FERC-related regulatory counseling or litigation.
• Familiarity with FERC regulation under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.
• Knowledge of FERC regulations, procedures, and organizational structure.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience drafting memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• An active District of Columbia law license or the ability to waive into the jurisdiction.
• Prior FERC experience, a judicial clerkship, or energy-related administrative or civil litigation experience is preferred.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please schedule a time to speak with me using the link below.

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