FERC Regulation Associate — Energy Utilities & Infrastructure

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

PTO and 11 holidays

401(k) and FSAs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter and transit programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid to senior level associate in Washington, D.C. to join a nationally recognized FERC regulatory practice. The associate will support a practice advising electric and natural gas utilities, developers of energy infrastructure, and data center clients with complex energy needs.

The position involves about 80% FERC regulatory work with additional support on data center-related and energy transactional matters. JD required; admission to practice in the U.S.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with FERC regulatory matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with electric and/or natural gas regulatory work.
• Familiarity with interconnection or energy infrastructure development.
• Interest in regulation, infrastructure investment, and emerging energy demands.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on matters under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.
• Represent utilities and developers before FERC in regulatory proceedings.
• Support matters involving electric transmission rates and incentives.
• Assist with interconnection and large-load issues, including data centers.
• Conduct legal research, draft filings, and manage agency interactions.
• Collaborate on infrastructure, regulatory, and energy-transition matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

FERC regulatory matters

Interconnection/energy infrastructure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid to senior level associate in Washington, D.C. to join a nationally recognized FERC regulatory practice. The associate will support a practice advising electric and natural gas utilities, developers of energy infrastructure, and data center clients with complex energy needs.

The position involves about 80% FERC regulatory work with additional support on data center-related and energy transactional matters. JD required; admission to practice in the U.S.