Energy Projects Associate — Nuclear & Fusion

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC seeks an energetic associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Energy practice, focusing on Nuclear & Fusion Energy and related matters.

The role involves drafting and negotiating project agreements, supporting energy development, financing, regulatory matters, and client relationships; prior nuclear experience valued but not required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent; an LL.M. will be considered in lieu of a J.D.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in complex transactions, energy, infrastructure, project development, project finance, or related work.
• Admission to and good standing with the District of Columbia Bar, or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, procurement, development, supply, and other project agreements.
• Supporting energy project development, financing, commercial transactions, and nuclear fuel and supply arrangements.
• Working on advanced nuclear, small modular reactor, fusion, and other emerging energy and infrastructure projects.
• Supporting regulatory, licensing, adjudicatory, appellate, compliance, and export control matters arising in connection with energy projects.
• Managing substantive workstreams and assuming increasing responsibility for matters and client relationships.
• Collaborating with attorneys across practices and offices on complex domestic and international matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Legal writing

Interpersonal communication

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

LL.M.

DC Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC seeks an energetic associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Energy practice, focusing on Nuclear & Fusion Energy and related matters.

The role involves drafting and negotiating project agreements, supporting energy development, financing, regulatory matters, and client relationships; prior nuclear experience valued but not required.