Associate Level Energy Attorney

BOWLES RICE LLP; East Side (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowles Rice LLP, a regional law firm with offices across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, seeks an Associate Level Energy Attorney to join its Charleston office and work on energy transactions and related real estate matters.

The successful candidate must be licensed to practice in West Virginia and prepared to contribute to a busy energy and real estate team, with a collaborative, professional environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in West Virginia.
• Experience in energy transactions or real estate.
• Strong legal skills and sound judgment.”

Responsibilities

• Work on energy-related transactions and real estate matters.
• Collaborate with the Energy Team on client projects and provide legal support.

Skills

Energy transactions

Real estate matters

Legal skills

Education

West Virginia bar admission

Job description

Associate Level Energy Attorney – Charleston, West Virginia

August 10, 2026

Bowles Rice LLP is seeking a motivated attorney to join its Energy Team in the firm’s Charleston office. This position offers the opportunity to work with a busy and growing energy and real estate practice on a broad range of energy-related transactions, real estate matters, and related client projects.

The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience with energy transactions, real estate matters, or both. Candidates who do not have direct experience in these areas but have strong legal skills, sound judgment, and an interest in developing an energy and real estate practice are also encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must be licensed to practice law in West Virginia and able to pass all required background screening.

Bowles Rice offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a generous retirement plan, and other benefits. The firm provides a professional and collegial work environment where attorneys are supported, contributions are valued, and teamwork is central to the way we serve our clients.

As a large, regional, full-service law firm with offices throughout West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, Bowles Rice offers the resources and client opportunities of a broader platform while maintaining the camaraderie and accessibility of a close-knit office culture.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter, résumé, and references to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Bowles Rice LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer