Senior Associate Attorney - Energy Regulatory, Infrastructure & Data Center Projects

TalentCloud Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCloud Group is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join an in-house legal team supporting large-scale energy, infrastructure and data center projects in the Washington, D.C. area.

The role emphasizes regulatory, transactional, and project-related matters at the intersection of power, technology, and infrastructure development. The successful candidate will have 6+ years of energy regulation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and active U.S.

Qualifications

• Must hold a JD from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• 6+ years of experience in energy regulation, infrastructure, or energy-focused transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on energy regulatory matters impacting generation, renewables, transmission, storage, and infrastructure assets.
• Support development, permitting, financing, acquisition, and operation of infrastructure and data center projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial, regulatory, and project agreements.
• Manage regulatory filings and engagement with relevant authorities.
• Provide clear legal advice to internal business, technical, and finance teams.
• Coordinate with external counsel and consultants on complex matters.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory matters

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active U.S. bar admission or ability to obtain admission

Job description

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Job Openings Senior Associate Attorney - Energy Regulatory, Infrastructure & Data Center Projects

About the job Senior Associate Attorney - Energy Regulatory, Infrastructure & Data Center Projects

We are recruiting a Senior Associate-level Attorney to join an in-house legal team supporting large-scale energy, infrastructure, and data center projects. Our client is atop-tier global firm known for its sophisticated matters, exceptional client roster, and a culture rooted in quality, integrity, and collaboration. Attorneys thrive in a free-market system that rewards initiative, independent thinking, and entrepreneurial drive.

The role focuses on regulatory, transactional, and project-related matters at the intersection of power, technology, and infrastructure development, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

• Full-time, permanent role
• On-site position (Washington, D.C. area)
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. energy regulatory matters impacting generation, renewables, transmission, storage, and infrastructure assets
• Support development, permitting, financing, acquisition, and operation of infrastructure and data center projects
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial, regulatory, and project agreements
• Manage regulatory filings and engagement with relevant authorities
• Provide clear legal advice to internal business, technical, and finance teams
• Coordinate with external counsel and consultants on complex matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active U.S. bar admission or ability to obtain admission
• 6+ years of experience in energy regulation, infrastructure, or energy-focused transactions
• Strong drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to data centers or digital infrastructure projects
• Experience advising internal stakeholders in an in-house environment
• Familiarity with U.S. energy markets and regulatory frameworks

Experienced attorneys seeking meaningful responsibility and top-tier work are invited to apply.