Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel 5+ Years

Job Description

Job Description

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 .
• Required: 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.