• Associate
  • Arlington, VA
  • Applications have closed
PBG is working with a boutique energy law firm on their need for an experienced energy law attorney to advise and represent clients on a variety of energy regulatory and policy matters. This position will work with clients that are natural gas pipelines and shippers, liquids shippers, and renewable energy companies in federal and state regulatory proceedings. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of FERC oil and gas experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or at FERC.

This is a firm that values work life balance and offers very competitive pay and benefits. If you want to be part of a small team that values a team-based work environment rather than hierarchy, this is the place for you! Salaries are competitive with AmLaw 200 firms. FERC oil and gas experience is a must.

Typical duties:

· Advise and represent clients in administrative energy regulatory proceedings before FERC and/or state regulatory commissions with a focus on electric, natural gas, or liquids issues.

· Review agency dockets and report important filings to clients.

· Work directly with Managing Member in developing legal, policy, and strategic advice for clients related to representation in administrative proceedings with the goal of taking on increasing responsibility to manage complex cases independently.

· Interface directly with clients to assist in implementation of strategic legal and policy advice.

· Attend hearings, conferences, and negotiations with counterparties as representative of client issues.

· Attend national trainings and conferences.

· Develop and provide compliance training for clients.

· Significant opportunity to assist in developing a future-oriented practice focused on emerging energy areas.

· 1200 – 1600 billable hours annually.

You must be licensed attorney in a US Jurisdiction to be eligible. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should apply for immediate consideration.

(This firm also has an opening for a FERC electricity attorney at the law firm partner level. Please email [email protected] for more information on that opening.)