FERC Energy & Infrastructure Associate Attorney Mid-Level to Senior

Job Description

Job Description

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

Direct Counsel is seeking a FERC Energy & Infrastructure Associate Attorney to join a leading law firm’s Energy & Infrastructure team within its Project Finance group. This opportunity is based in Washington, D.C. , with candidates in other U.S. offices also considered.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking a mid-level to senior associate with at least 3 years of experience supporting project finance and M&A transactions in the energy sector. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience practicing before FERC , hands-on legal due diligence experience, and experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions.

Experience in renewable energy, specifically wind, solar, or battery storage, is required . Additional experience with power generation, transmission, power purchase agreements, and interconnection agreements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sophisticated project finance and M&A transactions in the energy sector.
• Advise clients on FERC regulatory and compliance matters .
• Represent clients in matters involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) .
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence in connection with energy-sector transactions.
• Review and analyze credit agreements and legal opinions .
• Advise on transactions involving:
  • Wind energy
  • Solar energy
  • Battery storage
  • Power generation
  • Electric transmission
• Assist with the negotiation and documentation of power purchase agreements and interconnection agreements .
• Work collaboratively with project finance, M&A, regulatory, and other transactional attorneys.
• Provide practical legal guidance on regulatory and transactional issues throughout the deal process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting project finance and M&A transactions in the energy sector.
• Substantial FERC practice experience .
• Hands-on experience conducting legal due diligence .
• Direct experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions .
• Required: Renewable energy experience involving wind, solar, or battery storage .
• Experience with power generation and transmission transactions preferred.
• Experience with power purchase agreements and interconnection agreements preferred.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters in a fast-paced transactional environment.
• Must be admitted to the state bar in the jurisdiction of the preferred office location .

Location

Washington, D.C. preferred; other U.S. offices will be considered.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and office location.