Energy Associate Attorney Mid-Level to Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Mid-Level to Senior Energy Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Energy Associate Attorney to join a leading law firm in Washington, D.C.

The firm’s Energy team is nationally recognized for its work on government energy financing, including representing companies pursuing U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding and financing programs. The team has helped clients secure billions of dollars in grant funding and offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile energy financing transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with transaction work involving the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office.

• Advise clients on government-backed lending programs and energy financing transactions.

• Support project management, application processes, and program compliance as needed.

• Manage client relationships and contribute to complex transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of relevant legal experience.

• Transaction experience with the DOE Loan Programs Office and other government-backed lending programs, including those administered by the Department of War (DoW) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), preferred.

• Experience in project management, government contracting, application management, or program compliance is a plus.

• Admission to practice law in Washington, D.C.

• Strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, client management abilities, and transferable skills.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Salary Range: $310,000–$390,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.