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Junior Oil and Gas Associate Attorney

$225k - $260k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking an Oil and Gas Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.

Location: Washington, DC
Practice Area: Government / Energy Regulatory / Oil & Gas
Experience: 1–3 years
Compensation: $225,000–$260,000

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 1–3 years of experience (or a strong demonstrated interest) in oil and gas and energy regulatory work to join the firm’s Washington, DC office .

The ideal candidate will have experience or strong interest in:

  • Oil and gas regulatory matters
  • Representing large integrated oil and gas and energy companies
  • Federal energy policy and regulatory initiatives
  • Administrative law and challenges to federal agency action
  • Administrative appeals
  • Civil enforcement defense and related litigation
  • Government-facing counseling and regulatory strategy

Strong preference will be given to candidates with background in federal statutes impacting the energy industry, including:

  • NEPA
  • Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)
  • Mineral Leasing Act
  • Endangered Species Act (ESA)
  • Clean Water Act (CWA)

Candidates should bring:

  • Strong academic credentials
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Interest in energy, environmental, and regulatory developments
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
  • DC Bar admission or eligibility to waive in
  • Ability to be in-office at least three business days per week

This role offers a unique opportunity to build a sophisticated energy regulatory and administrative law practice with exposure to federal policy initiatives, agency challenges, and major industry clients .

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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