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

TalentCloud Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

TalentCloud Group is looking for a Senior Associate-level Attorney to join their in-house legal team in Washington, D.C. This full-time, permanent role focuses on regulatory and project-related matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of relevant experience, a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, and strong drafting and analytical skills. The position includes competitive compensation and benefits, with a focus on collaboration and quality work.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in energy regulation, infrastructure, or energy-focused transactions.
• Active U.S. bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

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.

Skills

Energy regulation

Stakeholder management

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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 an 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.

Role Details

• 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.