WGL - Senior Associate Legal Counsel – Commercial Transactions
About The Position
As Senior Associate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions, you will support the business across commercial transactions, infrastructure projects, real estate, and emerging business initiatives. You will provide practical, business-focused legal advice that balances risk management with operational objectives, while partnering with teams throughout the organization. The role offers an opportunity to work across a wide range of topics in a dynamic and evolving industry, including infrastructure modernization, renewable natural gas initiatives, and large customer developments. You will work directly with organizational leaders and subject matter experts, build cross-functional experience, and contribute to the development of the legal team’s capabilities.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree.
- At least 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 ability to practice in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
- Strong commercial contracting and legal advisory experience.
- Sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage matters independently and recognize when to escalate risk.
- Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across diverse business functions.
- Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, willingness to take on new challenges, and ability to develop expertise across a broad range of legal and business topics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or similarly complex industries.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate 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 with legal guidance on commercial, real estate, and land use matters.
- Partner with stakeholders across engineering, construction, procurement, real estate, compliance, and regulatory teams.
- Contribute legal support to infrastructure modernization, renewable natural gas initiatives, and large customer developments.
- Share knowledge, improve processes, and strengthen the capabilities of the legal team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $165,400 to $223,300 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
- Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive compensation program.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness coverage, retirement savings programs, and paid time off.
- For U.S. hires, total rewards may include incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid time off; available benefits vary by role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
