Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel

Job overview

The Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel role is listed onsite in Washington, DC, with other U.S. offices also considered; compensation is not specified, though the posting describes a competitive package based on experience, qualifications, and office location. The attorney will support a leading law firm’s Energy & Infrastructure team within its Project Finance group. This non-partnership-track attorney role advises clients on energy-sector project finance, M&A, regulatory matters, and related disputes. It contributes legal analysis and transaction support across renewable energy and infrastructure matters, working with project finance, M&A, regulatory, and other transactional attorneys.

What you'll do

• Advise administrative agents and lender syndicates on FERC regulatory risks in energy financings and refinancings
• advise on electric power and natural gas markets and rates
• counsel on federal energy laws and regulations
• represent energy traders, financial institutions, and utilities in FERC and CFTC investigations
• handle related federal court litigation and appellate matters
• support acquisitions of generation and infrastructure assets
• conduct legal due diligence
• review credit agreements and legal opinions
• collaborate with transactional and regulatory attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

energy & infrastructure counsel

project finance

renewable energy

ferc

m&a

washington dc

other u.s. offices considered

law firm

energy regulation

due diligence

credit agreements

federal litigation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of energy-sector project finance and M&A experience, substantial FERC practice, due diligence experience, and renewable energy experience involving wind, solar, or battery storage. Must be admitted to the state bar for the preferred office jurisdiction.

About the employer

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