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FERC Energy & Infrastructure Associate Attorney Mid-Level to Senior

Direct Counsel

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.

Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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