Senior Associate Legal Counsel – Commercial Transactions

AltaGas Ltd. • Washington, DC

4d • $165,400 - $223,300

About The Position

As Senior Associate Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role in supporting the business across a diverse portfolio of legal matters. From commercial transactions and infrastructure projects to real estate and emerging business initiatives, you'll be a trusted advisor to teams throughout the organization. This role is well suited to a lawyer who is adaptable, collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to work across a wide range of topics in a dynamic and evolving industry.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and 5+ years of experience in commercial, infrastructure, real estate, energy, or related legal practice
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar and the ability to practice in DC, Maryland, or Virginia
• Strong commercial contracting and legal advisory experience, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or similarly complex industries
• Sound judgment, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while knowing when to escalate risk
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build relationships across diverse business functions
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to jump into new challenges, wear many hats, and develop expertise across a broad range of legal and business topics

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements supporting utility operations, engineering, construction, procurement, and strategic initiatives
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice that balances risk management with operational objectives
• Support infrastructure and growth projects through legal guidance on commercial, real estate, and land use matters
• Partner with stakeholders across engineering, construction, procurement, real estate, compliance, and regulatory teams
• Contribute to emerging areas of the business, including infrastructure modernization, renewable natural gas initiatives, and large customer developments
• Share knowledge, improve processes, and help strengthen the capabilities of the legal team

Benefits

• health and wellness coverage
• retirement savings programs
• paid time off
• competitive salary range of $165,400 to $223,300 per year
• Short-Term Incentive compensation program
• incentive bonus plans
• holiday pay
• 401K matching
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree