Federal Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney (Electric)

Federal Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney (Electric)
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: $310,000–$425,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Federal Energy Regulatory Associate (Electric) to join the Washington, DC office of a leading Am Law firm. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4+ years of experience advising energy industry clients on matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including regulatory compliance, litigation, rate matters, and transaction-related regulatory issues.

The ideal candidate has experience practicing before FERC and advising utilities, energy developers, market participants, and investors on complex regulatory issues affecting the electric power industry.

Responsibilities

• Represent energy companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regulatory proceedings and litigation.
• Advise clients on compliance with the Federal Power Act and FERC regulations.
• Prepare and file applications, petitions, tariffs, and other submissions before FERC.
• Counsel clients on regulatory aspects of mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other transactions involving FERC-jurisdictional assets.
• Conduct regulatory due diligence for energy and infrastructure transactions.
• Advise clients on market-based rate authority, cost-of-service ratemaking, transmission and interconnection issues, and organized electricity markets.
• Assist clients with Section 203 filings and other transaction-related regulatory approvals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams representing utilities, independent power producers, transmission developers, energy traders, and large commercial energy consumers.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 4+ years of experience in federal energy regulation at a law firm, government agency, or comparable practice.
• Significant experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • Market-based rate authority and compliance
  • Cost-of-service ratemaking
  • Transmission and interconnection matters
  • Federal Power Act Section 203 filings
  • Regulatory compliance and due diligence
  • Organized wholesale electricity markets
• Experience practicing before FERC is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with FERC's e-Filing, eTariff, and Market-Based Rate (MBR) systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Active membership in the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $310,000–$425,000, based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and firm-sponsored wellness programs.
• Hybrid work environment with access to advanced legal technology, professional development resources, meaningful mentorship, and opportunities to work on sophisticated regulatory and transactional matters within a nationally recognized energy practice.