Corporate Associate – Energy, Environmental & Projects

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Washington, DC and across its offices seeks a mid- to senior-level Energy Regulatory Attorney to join the Energy, Environmental and Projects Team. The role emphasizes handling energy regulatory matters, including FERC, with opportunities for direct client exposure and professional growth.

You will bring 4+ years of law firm experience, bar admission, and strong oral and written advocacy skills to a collaborative firm environment offering meaningful matters,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience at a mid-size to large law firm
• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• Admitted to and in good standing to the Bar in the applicable jurisdiction

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on energy regulatory matters before FERC and state commissions
• Represent clients in regulatory proceedings and negotiations
• Provide strategic guidance on energy policy and compliance

Skills

FERC experience

Regulatory litigation

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Energy policy knowledge

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

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.

A Day in the Life

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. Want to know more about our offices? Check out the office locations here.

All candidates are asked to submit the following application materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of law school transcript

We Know You

You are an energy regulatory attorney with meaningful experience with issues involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or state utility commissions interested in joining a growing practice serving renewable energy developers, independent power producers, data centers, and private equity firms that will provide the opportunity for quality training and direct client exposure. You possess exceptional oral and written advocacy skills and have strong academic credentials.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location.

• The salary/wage range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000 annually. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.