Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Counsel to join its Energy & Infrastructure practice within the Project Finance group in its Washington, DC office (other U.S. offices may be considered). This is a non-partnership track position.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience supporting project finance and M&A transactions in the energy sector, with substantial experience before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Strong hands-on expertise in due diligence and direct experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions are required. Core experience in renewable energy—specifically wind, solar, or battery storage—is required; additional background in power generation and transmission is preferred.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Advising administrative agents and lender syndicates on FERC regulatory risks in financings and refinancings of solar, wind, standalone battery storage, and hybrid facilities.
• Advising on electric power and natural gas markets and rates.
• Counseling clients on the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, PURPA, and other federal rules affecting the energy sector.
• Defending energy traders, financial institutions, and electric utilities in FERC and CFTC investigations, including matters resolved before enforcement action is initiated.
• Handling related federal court litigation and appellate work.
• Supporting generation and infrastructure acquisitions, including gas-fired generation, cogeneration, microgrid, and distributed energy resources.

All candidates must be admitted to the bar of the state where their preferred office is located. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

• At least five years of experience supporting project finance and M&A deals in the energy sector.
• Substantial practice experience before FERC.
• Hands-on expertise conducting due diligence.
• Direct experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions.
• Core experience with renewable energy (wind, solar, or battery storage).
• Additional background in power generation and transmission preferred.
• Admission to the bar of the state of the preferred office location.