Energy Attorney
DWGP seeks a highly motivated mid- to senior-level attorney, ideally with portable client relationships, to join the team. This full time position is a great opportunity to join a well established law firm, working in an exciting, fast paced environment on cutting edge legal issues. Although the firm’s offices are in Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA, for the right candidate, the firm will consider offering a fully remote position with occasional travel to either office based on the candidate’s location.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and membership in at least one state bar;
- Active Membership in the District of Columbia Bar required for attorneys based in the Washington, DC office;
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including but not limited to at a law firm, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), a state public utility commission, or an in-house role for a city, municipal utility, or rural electric cooperative.
Relevant Experience/Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have experience in some or all of the following areas:- Administrative litigation before FERC and/or state regulatory commissions (including research, drafting pleadings, developing strategy, settlement negotiations, administrative hearings, and appellate representation) regarding electricity and/or natural gas issues;
- Contract negotiation involving transmission or generation services or assets, including renewable resources;
- Representation regarding organized market developments, including energy, imbalance, and capacity market issues;
- Review and development of electric and/or gas tariffs;
- Advising with regards to NERC Reliability Standards compliance;
- Municipalization, local law, tribal law, or not-for-profit matters;
- Legislative/policy development and advocacy;
- Implementation of Federal government contracts, grant management and compliance, or government contract litigation; and
- A variety of other matters involving energy, environmental, land use, or sustainability issues.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $200,000 - $400,000+ dependent on experience, location, and portable business;
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions, paid time off, and professional development opportunities;
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule with a requirement to work in the office two days per week and the option to work remotely on other days.
To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. Please send all application materials directly to Jerin Horton at
Please note: At this time, we request that recruiters and staffing agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.
