Senior Associate Attorney – Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources

Job overview

The Senior Associate Attorney – Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with additional listed locations in Anchorage, Bellevue, Boise, Chicago, Madison, New York, Palo Alto, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. Salary is $245,000–$420,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The attorney joins a nationally recognized Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice at a leading national law firm represented by Direct Counsel. The role advises clients on energy transactions and regulatory matters at the intersection of energy, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies, while senior-level attorneys also manage matters and teams, mentor junior attorneys, and contribute to client development and practice growth.

What you'll do

• Negotiate power purchase and energy service agreements
• advise on electric market issues involving PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, and CAISO
• represent clients in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings
• advise on market-based rates, qualifying facilities, exempt wholesale generators, regulatory compliance, energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free energy procurement. Senior-level responsibilities include mentoring, matter and team management, and client development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior associate attorney

energy law

power transactions

energy regulation

ferc

power purchase agreements

digital infrastructure

hybrid remote

washington dc

multiple listed locations

$245k–$420k

direct counsel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k)
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid holidays
• medical and parental leave
• family care benefits
• professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Why this role

Requires 6+ years of energy law experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and admission to the applicable state bar or eligibility to waive in. Hybrid remote is stated in the listing.

About the employer

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