DC Office - Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel

Winston & Strawn LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston & Strawn LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Practice Counsel to join its Energy & Infrastructure team in the Project Finance group. This non-partnership track position requires at least five years supporting project finance and M&A deals in the energy sector.

Candidates must have substantial experience before FERC, hands-on due diligence, and strong skills reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions. Renewable energy focus (wind, solar, or battery storage) is core; power generation and

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in project finance and M&A in the energy sector.
• Substantial practice experience before FERC and hands-on due diligence.
• Experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions.

Responsibilities

• Advise administrative agents and lender syndicates on FERC regulatory risks in financings and refinancings of solar, wind, standalone battery storage, and hybrid facilities.
• Advise on electric power and natural gas markets and rates.
• Counsel clients on the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, and related federal rules affecting the energy sector.
• Defend energy traders, financial institutions, and electric utilities in FERC and CFTC investigations, including matters resolved before enforcement actions.
• Handle related federal court litigation and appellate work.
• Support generation and infrastructure acquisitions, including gas-fired generation, cogeneration, microgrid, and pumped storage assets.

Skills

Project finance

M&A experience

FERC/regulatory

Renewable energy

Due diligence

Job description

Winston Taylor is seeking a practice counsel to join its Energy & Infrastructure team within the Project Finance group. This is a non-partnership track position. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience supporting project finance and M&A deals in the energy sector. Candidates must possess substantial practice experience before FERC, hands-on expertise conducting due diligence, and direct experience reviewing credit agreements and legal opinions. Core experience in renewable energy-specifically wind, solar, or battery storage-is required, while additional background in power generation and transmission is preferred.

Core Responsibilities:

• Advise administrative agents and lender syndicates on FERC regulatory risks in financings and refinancings of solar, wind, standalone battery storage, and hybrid facilities.
• Advise on electric power and natural gas markets and rates.
• Counsel clients on the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, and PURPA, along with other federal rules affecting the energy sector.
• Defend energy traders, financial institutions, and electric utilities in FERC and CFTC investigations, including matters resolved before any enforcement action is initiated.
• Handle related federal court litigation and appellate work.
• Support generation and infrastructure acquisitions, including gas-fired generation, cogeneration, microgrid and district energy, and pumped storage assets.

While Washington, DC is our preferred location for this position, candidates for our other U.S. offices will be considered. All candidates must be admitted to the state bar of their preferred office location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Energy & Infrastructure Practice Counsel Salary Information