Energy Infrastructure & Regulatory Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Energy Infrastructure & Regulatory Attorney

Austin, TX

A sophisticated national law firm with a highly respected energy and infrastructure practice is seeking an attorney with approx. 3–6+ years of experience handling energy regulatory, power market, and infrastructure-related matters.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on some of the most significant issues involving data centers, AI infrastructure expansion, energy procurement, grid capacity, and large-scale technology growth .

• Advising clients on energy regulatory and transactional matters
  
• Supporting infrastructure and power-related projects
  
• Counseling large energy consumers, technology companies, or digital infrastructure clients
  
• Assisting with energy procurement strategy and related agreements
  
• Handling matters involving organized power markets and utility regulation
  
• Exposure to federal or state energy regulatory agencies is helpful, but not required
  

Expected compensation: approx. $260,000 – $390,000+, depending on experience and overall background.

• Strong large or midsize law firm experience
  
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
  
• A practical, business-oriented mindset
  
• Interest in fast-moving infrastructure and technology sectors
  
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters and communicate directly with clients
  
• Strong attention to detail and responsiveness
  
• A collaborative but entrepreneurial personality
  

Particularly attractive backgrounds include:

• Data center infrastructure
  
• AI-related energy demand
  
• Hyperscaler expansion
  
• Utility-scale power matters
  
• Energy transactions
  
• Regulatory counseling
  

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  
• Parental leave, adoption, and fertility benefits
  
• Backup child and elder care
  
• HSA and FSA accounts
  
• Wellness program, EAP, Talkspace, and Calm access
  
• Flexible time off and reduced schedule options
  
• Bar dues and professional association reimbursement
  
• Mentorship and career development programs
  
• Dedicated pro bono support
  
• Matching charitable and law school gift programs