Corporate Associate – Energy, Environmental & Projects

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP•Albuquerque, NM

7d•$250,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nelson Mullins law firm is looking to add a mid- to senior-level Energy Regulatory Attorney to its Energy, Environmental and Projects Team. This position is preferably open to the D.C., Charlotte, Columbia, and Houston offices, but is open to any Nelson Mullins office location. As an AmLaw 100 firm, this is a unique opportunity to join an expanding practice that offers a range of legal services to clients in a variety of industries. Nelson Mullins’ energy attorneys provide clients with a wide array of skills and experience, market knowledge, regulatory understanding, and broad industry relationships. The Energy, Environmental and Projects team have represented energy clients on energy transactions, energy regulatory matters, and energy policy throughout the United States, including at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and at state utility commissions. The team also focuses on Environmental Transactions and Environmental Enforcement & Litigation.

Requirements

Mid- to senior-level Energy Regulatory Attorney
Meaningful experience with issues involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or state utility commissions
Exceptional oral and written advocacy skills
Strong academic credentials
At least 4 years of experience gained at a mid-size to large law firm setting.
Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Admitted to and in good standing to the Bar in the applicable jurisdiction

Nice To Haves

Experience serving renewable energy developers, independent power producers, data centers, and private equity firms
Opportunity for quality training and direct client exposure

Responsibilities

Representing energy clients on energy transactions, energy regulatory matters, and energy policy throughout the United States, including at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and at state utility commissions.
Focusing on Environmental Transactions and Environmental Enforcement & Litigation.