Senior Data Center & Digital Infra Energy Regulatory Attorney

Morrison & Foerster LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Global wellness program

Flex Time Away

Bar dues paid

Pro bono support

Matching gifts

Job summary

Morrison Foerster LLP in Washington, DC seeks an attorney with 3-6+ years in energy regulatory law, power markets, or related energy matters to advise data center developers, hyperscalers, and large energy users. Experience with FERC or state public utility commissions is preferred but not required.

You will manage client relationships, communicate complex matters clearly, and contribute to a dynamic, growth-oriented team.

Qualifications

• 3 - 6+ years of significant law firm experience in energy regulatory law, power markets, infrastructure transactions, or related energy matters.
• Experience advising data center developers, hyperscalers, or large energy users.
• Experience in digital infrastructure, co-located generation, or large-scale energy procurement.
• FERC, state PUCs, and appellate courts experience preferred but not required.
• Proactive with strong business sense and ability to manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.
• Ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward thinking.
• Excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgement.
• Strong work ethic, team player attitude, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions.

Skills

Energy regulatory law

Power markets

Infrastructure transactions

Data center clients

FERC proceedings

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

Morrison Foerster LLP in Washington, DC seeks an attorney with 3-6+ years in energy regulatory law, power markets, or related energy matters to advise data center developers, hyperscalers, and large energy users. Experience with FERC or state public utility commissions is preferred but not required.

You will manage client relationships, communicate complex matters clearly, and contribute to a dynamic, growth-oriented team.