Federal Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney (Electric)

Job overview

The Federal Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney (Electric) role is hybrid in Washington, DC. Compensation is $310,000–$425,000 per year. The associate will join the Washington office of a leading Am Law firm through Direct Counsel. The role advises and represents energy industry clients on federal electric-power regulation, including proceedings, compliance, litigation, rates, and transaction-related matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It contributes to client matters through regulatory analysis, filings, due diligence, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll do

• Represent energy companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in proceedings and litigation
• advise on Federal Power Act and FERC regulatory compliance
• prepare and file applications, petitions, tariffs, and other submissions
• counsel on regulatory aspects of transactions involving FERC-jurisdictional assets
• conduct regulatory due diligence
• advise on rates, transmission, interconnection, and organized electricity markets
• assist with Section 203 filings and other regulatory approvals
• collaborate with multidisciplinary client teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

federal energy regulatory associate attorney

electric power regulation

ferc

energy law

regulatory compliance

litigation

rate matters

washington dc

direct counsel

$310k–$425k

hybrid

j.d. required

dc bar

performance bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• firm-sponsored wellness programs
• professional development and mentorship.

Why this role

The posting lists performance-based bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, wellness programs, professional development, mentorship, and a hybrid work environment.

About the employer

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