Public Interest Energy & Utilities Attorney

Eba Net; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with merit-bp

Job summary

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP 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 role emphasizes strong research, writing, and communication skills suitable for presenting complex ideas before regulators and judges.

The position offers opportunities to handle matters before FERC and state commissions, with some flexibility in office

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of energy experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and communication abilities.
• Ability to understand complex ideas and present them persuasively before regulators and judges.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before FERC, state commissions, and federal/state courts in rate cases, mergers, and other matters.
• Write persuasively on case law, legislation, and industry texts to advance client interests.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance (reliability standards, NERC, hydropower licensing, antitrust).
• Appear at meetings, settlements, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Stay informed on industry developments and regulatory changes.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

DC Bar admission or waiver eligible

Job description

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP 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 role emphasizes strong research, writing, and communication skills suitable for presenting complex ideas before regulators and judges.

The position offers opportunities to handle matters before FERC and state commissions, with some flexibility in office