Energy Regulatory Associate (Mid-Level) — Washington, D.C.

A Chambers-ranked energy practice seeks a mid-level associate with at least three years of experience to join its Washington, D.C. office. The role offers close collaboration with partners on high-stakes regulatory work across the energy value chain.

The associate will handle contested proceedings and hearings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and related agencies, as well as state public utility commissions, plus appeals in federal and state courts. Work includes rate cases, complaint proceedings, evidentiary hearings before Administrative Law Judges, settlement negotiations, and appellate briefing.

On the counseling side, the associate will advise oil and natural gas clients on FERC jurisdiction, tariff and rate issues, certificate and abandonment matters, open access and capacity release rules, market behavior rules, and compliance programs. Transactional work includes transportation service agreements, commodity purchases and sales, and related agreements. Additional responsibilities include monitoring regulatory and policy developments and preparing client alerts, presentations, and business development materials.

• At least three years of experience practicing energy regulatory law, including litigation before FERC
• Preferred experience counseling oil and natural gas industry clients, with hands-on work in complex discovery, motions practice, and development of testimony, affidavits, and briefing
• Familiarity with crude oil, natural gas pipeline, and tariff matters is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong legal research, analysis, and drafting abilities, and outstanding academic credentials
• Ability to manage multiple matters, exercise sound judgment, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admission to and good standing with the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver