WGL - Senior Associate Legal Counsel – Commercial Transactions

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive

Health and Wellness Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

WGL Holdings, Inc. seeks a Senior Associate Legal Counsel to support commercial transactions, infrastructure projects, real estate, and emerging energy initiatives.

You will draft, review, and negotiate agreements while providing practical legal guidance to balance risk with business goals. You'll collaborate with engineering, procurement, real estate, compliance, and regulatory teams to drive growth and modernization in a dynamic energy landscape, and contribute to process improvements within

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in DC/MD/VA preferred.
• Strong commercial contracting and legal advisory experience in energy/utilities.
• Ability to independently manage matters with prudent escalation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance balancing risk and operations.
• Support infrastructure, real estate, and land use matters for growth projects.
• Partner with engineering, procurement, real estate, compliance, and regulatory teams.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Legal advisory

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

**WGL - Senior Associate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions**As Senior Associate Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role in supporting the business across a diverse portfolio of legal matters. From commercial transactions and infrastructure projects to real estate and emerging business initiatives, you'll be a trusted advisor to teams throughout the organization. This role is well suited to a lawyer who is adaptable, collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to work across a wide range of topics in a dynamic and evolving industry. **What You'll Do** * Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements supporting utility operations, engineering, construction, procurement, and strategic initiatives* Provide practical, business-focused legal advice that balances risk management with operational objectives* Support infrastructure and growth projects through legal guidance on commercial, real estate, and land use matters* Partner with stakeholders across engineering, construction, procurement, real estate, compliance, and regulatory teams* Contribute to emerging areas of the business, including infrastructure modernization, renewable natural gas initiatives, and large customer developments* Share knowledge, improve processes, and help strengthen the capabilities of the legal team **What You'll Bring** * Juris Doctor and 5+ years of experience in commercial, infrastructure, real estate, energy, or related legal practice* Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar and the ability to practice in DC, Maryland, or Virginia* Strong commercial contracting and legal advisory experience, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or similarly complex industries* Sound judgment, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while knowing when to escalate risk* A collaborative mindset and the ability to build relationships across diverse business functions* Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to jump into new challenges, wear many hats, and develop expertise across a broad range of legal and business topics **Why Join** * You'll work across commercial transactions, infrastructure projects, real estate matters, and emerging business opportunities* Partner directly with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization, gaining cross-functional experience that extends well beyond traditional legal work* Build a well-rounded in-house legal career while helping shape the future of energy infrastructure and service delivery across the region The role offers a competitive salary range of $165,400 to $223,300 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, this position is eligible for our Short-Term Incentive compensation program. Employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, retirement savings programs, and paid time off.