Energy Regulatory Associate — Flexible On-Site

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit bonus potential

Excellent benefits

Metro-accessible office

Job summary

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP, a private law firm with public interest focus, seeks an early to mid-level associate with 1-5 years of energy experience for its litigation, regulatory, and transactional practices representing states, local governments, consumer advocates, and utilities.

The successful candidate will excel in research, writing, and communicating complex ideas before regulators and judges, and will engage in FERC and state proceedings while enjoying a collegial environment and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and admission to the District of Columbia Bar.
• 1-5 years of energy sector experience.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state commissions, and courts in rate cases, merger and wholesale market design proceedings, rulemakings, and other matters.
• Write persuasively about relevant case law, legislation, and regulatory texts to advance client interests.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, including reliability standards, NERC matters, hydropower licensing, and antitrust issues.
• Appear at meetings, settlement proceedings, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Stay informed about industry developments and changes to legislation relevant to the firm’s practice areas.
• Take initiative and work collaboratively while handling tasks with professional ethics and data confidentiality.

Skills

Energy law experience

Research ability

Legal writing

Regulatory analysis

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP, a private law firm with public interest focus, seeks an early to mid-level associate with 1-5 years of energy experience for its litigation, regulatory, and transactional practices representing states, local governments, consumer advocates, and utilities.

The successful candidate will excel in research, writing, and communicating complex ideas before regulators and judges, and will engage in FERC and state proceedings while enjoying a collegial environment and