Energy Regulatory Associate (Mid-Level)

Venable LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable LLP's Energy Group seeks a mid-level associate with at least three years of experience to join its Chambers-ranked practice in our Washington, D.C. office.

The associate will work closely with partners on contested proceedings and hearings before FERC and related agencies, as well as state public utility commissions, appeals before the U.S. Courts of Appeal and state courts, regulatory counseling, and commercial transactions for energy industry clients.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience practicing energy regulatory law.
• Strong legal research and drafting abilities.
• Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar or eligible for admission by waiver.

Responsibilities

• Work on contested proceedings and hearings before FERC and related agencies.
• Counsel clients on regulatory matters, tariff and rate issues, and related compliance programs.
• Engage in transactional work such as transportation service agreements and commodity purchases in the oil and natural gas industries.
• Monitor regulatory developments and prepare client alerts and materials.
• Represent clients in appeals before the D.C. Circuit and state/federal courts.

Skills

Energy regulatory law

Legal research

Oral & written communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Venable LLP's Energy Group seeks a mid-level associate with at least three years of experience to join its Chambers-ranked practice in our Washington, D.C. office.

The associate will work closely with partners on contested proceedings and hearings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and related agencies, as well as state public utility commissions, appeals before the U.S. Courts of Appeal and state courts, regulatory counseling, and commercial transactions for energy industry clients. The Energy Group represents clients across the energy value chain, including producers, refiners, renewable energy companies, shippers, marketers, airlines, end users, consumers, importers, exporters, and trade associations.

The associate will assist on contested matters before FERC, including rate cases, complaint proceedings, and evidentiary hearings before Administrative Law Judges, and settlement negotiations, as well as appeals in the D.C. Circuit and other Federal courts. On the counseling side, the associate will take a meaningful role in advising oil and natural gas clients on FERC jurisdiction, tariff and rate issues, certificate and abandonment matters, open access and capacity release rules, market behavior rules, and compliance programs. Transactional work will include transportation service agreements, commodity purchases and sales, and related agreements in the oil and natural gas industries. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing regulatory and policy developments and helping prepare client alerts, presentations, and business development materials.

The qualified candidate has at least three years of experience practicing energy regulatory law, including litigating before FERC. It is preferred that the candidate have experience with counseling clients in the oil and natural gas industry, especially hands-on experience regarding complex discovery, related motions practice, and development of testimony, affidavits, and briefing. Familiarity with crude oil, natural gas pipeline, and tariff matters is a plus.

The successful candidate has excellent oral and written communication skills, strong legal research, analysis, and drafting abilities, along with outstanding academic credentials. The candidate can manage several matters at once, use sound judgment, and work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar or be eligible for admission by waiver. Submission should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.

The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

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