Data Centers + Digital Infrastructure (Energy) Associate Attorney

Client: A client in the legal services industry
Location: Washington, DC
Work mode: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Compensation: $260,000 – $390,000 per year

This is an in-office role with a client in the legal services industry, a destination AmLaw 100 law firm known for collaboration, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. The firm empowers lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to advance. The firm is adding a Data Centers + Digital Infrastructure (Energy) Associate Attorney in Washington, DC. Candidates based in New York City, Austin, Denver, San Francisco will also be considered.

Responsibilities:
- Advise data center developers, hyperscalers, and large energy users on energy regulatory, power market, and infrastructure matters.
- Support digital infrastructure, co-located generation, and large-scale energy procurement transactions.
- Participate in regulatory proceedings before FERC, state public utility commissions, and appellate courts.
- Manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.

Requirements:

• You have 3 - 6+ years of significant law firm experience in energy regulatory law, power markets, infrastructure transactions, or related energy matters.
• You are experienced in advising data center developers, hyperscalers, or large energy users.
• You are experienced in digital infrastructure, co-located generation, or large-scale energy procurement.
• Experience with regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state public utility commissions, and appellate courts preferred but not required.
• You are proactive, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.
• You have the ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• You are entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward thinking.
• You have excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgement.
• You have a strong work ethic, team player attitude, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions.