Senior Associate - Energy Regulatory and Data Center Power (FERC)

Advocates Legal Recruiting

1d•$390,000 - $435,000

About The Position

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring a 6 to 8 year associate in Washington, DC for a Chambers-ranked energy regulatory practice with a strong foothold in data center work. This is a confidential opportunity for a lawyer who wants a real mix of regulatory depth, transactional exposure, and direct involvement in one of the busiest corners of the energy market. This role sits at the intersection of energy transactions and energy regulation. The practice covers data center power supply negotiations, regulatory approvals, administrative litigation before FERC and state utility commissions, energy project development, appellate work, and matters involving regional transmission organizations. The team also supports M&A, private equity, and project finance deals tied to major energy and infrastructure assets. You would be working on matters involving data centers, renewable and conventional generation, transmission, pipelines, and LNG infrastructure, with a client base that includes developers, utilities, independent power producers, transmission companies, and sophisticated investors. A lot of energy roles are either narrow regulatory seats or purely deal support. This one is neither. You get a broader platform: transactions, litigation, counseling, project development, and policy-facing work, all inside a top firm in this space. The team also places real value on mentorship, professional development, and direct client exposure, which matters at this level. Qualified attorneys who want to be in the middle of high-stakes energy and data center work should reach out for a confidential conversation.

Requirements

6 to 8 years of relevant experience
Background in data center related transactions or regulatory proceedings
Experience appearing before FERC or state utility commissions
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to step into evolving regulatory and business issues, work directly with clients, and handle both strategy and execution without hand-holding.