FERC Energy and Infrastructure Associate Attorney – Mid-Level to Senior

Job overview

The FERC Energy and Infrastructure Associate Attorney – Mid-Level to Senior role is listed in Washington, DC; candidates in other U.S. offices are also considered. The posting describes compensation as competitive based on experience, qualifications, and office location, without numeric figures. The attorney joins a law firm’s Energy and Infrastructure team within its Project Finance group. The attorney supports energy-sector project finance and M&A transactions and advises clients on FERC regulatory and compliance matters. The role contributes legal analysis and transaction support across renewable energy, power generation, and transmission matters, working with other transactional and regulatory attorneys.

What you'll do

• Support energy-sector project finance and M&A transactions
• advise clients on FERC regulatory and compliance matters
• represent clients in FERC matters
• conduct legal due diligence
• review credit agreements and legal opinions
• assist with power purchase and interconnection agreements
• collaborate with project finance, M&A, regulatory, and transactional attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ferc associate attorney

energy and infrastructure

washington dc

direct counsel

project finance

m&a

renewable energy

ferc

wind

solar

battery storage

hybrid remote

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of energy-sector project finance and M&A experience, substantial FERC practice, and renewable energy experience involving wind, solar, or battery storage. Must be admitted to the state bar in the preferred office jurisdiction. Hybrid remote is indicated in the listing.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.