FERC Energy & Infrastructure Associate Attorney Mid-Level to Senior

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 energySolar energyBattery storagePower generationElectric 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.

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