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 a top-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 DetailsFull-time, permanent roleOn-site position (Washington, D.C. area)Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageKey ResponsibilitiesAdvise on U.S. energy regulatory matters impacting generation, renewables, transmission, storage, and infrastructure assetsSupport development, permitting, financing, acquisition, and operation of infrastructure and data center projectsDraft, review, and negotiate complex commercial, regulatory, and project agreementsManage regulatory filings and engagement with relevant authoritiesProvide clear legal advice to internal business, technical, and finance teamsCoordinate with external counsel and consultants on complex mattersQualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolActive U.S. bar admission or ability to obtain admission6+ years of experience in energy regulation, infrastructure, or energy-focused transactionsStrong drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skillsPreferred ExperienceExposure to data centers or digital infrastructure projectsExperience advising internal stakeholders in an in-house environmentFamiliarity with U.S. energy markets and regulatory frameworks