Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel 5+ Years
Direct Counsel
Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel – 5+ Years
Direct Counsel is seeking an Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel to join a leading law firm's Energy & Infrastructure team within its Project Finance group. This is a non-partnership-track position, with Washington, D.C. as the preferred location. Candidates in other U.S. offices may also be considered.
Position Overview
The firm is seeking an experienced attorney with at least 5 years of experience supporting project finance and M&A transactions in the energy sector. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience before FERC, hands-on due diligence experience, and direct experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions. Experience in renewable energy, particularly wind, solar, and battery storage, is required. Additional experience involving power generation and transmission is preferred.
Responsibilities
Advise administrative agents and lender syndicates regarding FERC regulatory risks in financings and refinancings involving:
Solar facilities
Wind facilities
Standalone battery storage
Hybrid energy facilities
Advise clients regarding electric power and natural gas markets and rates.
Counsel clients on the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, and PURPA, as well as other federal regulations affecting the energy industry.
Represent energy traders, financial institutions, and electric utilities in FERC and CFTC investigations, including matters resolved prior to formal enforcement proceedings.
Handle related federal court litigation and appellate matters.
Support acquisitions involving generation and infrastructure assets, including:
Gas-fired generation
Cogeneration
Microgrids
District energy
Pumped storage
Conduct and oversee legal due diligence in connection with energy-sector transactions.
Review and analyze credit agreements and legal opinions.
Work closely with project finance, M&A, regulatory, and other transactional attorneys on sophisticated energy matters.
Qualifications
5+ years of legal 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
Experience in renewable energy, specifically wind, solar, or battery storage
Experience with power generation and transmission preferred
Strong knowledge of federal energy regulations and the regulatory framework governing the electric and natural gas industries
Experience with FERC and/or CFTC investigations preferred
Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Must be admitted to the state bar in the jurisdiction of the preferred office location
Location
Washington, D.C. preferred; other U.S. offices may be considered.
Compensation
The firm offers a competitive compensation package based on experience, qualifications, and office location.
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