Junior Oil and Gas Associate Attorney

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 .