Mid-Level Associate - Energy

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Energy practice in Washington, DC. The role involves working primarily with the Nuclear & Fusion Energy practice, with opportunities to support broader Energy Infrastructure Projects and gain experience across energy, infrastructure, commercial transactions, and regulation.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, procurement, development, supply, and other project agreements.
• Support energy project development, financing, commercial transactions, and nuclear fuel and supply arrangements.
• Work on advanced nuclear, small modular reactor, fusion, and other emerging energy and infrastructure projects.
• Support regulatory, licensing, adjudicatory, appellate, compliance, and export control matters related to energy projects.
• Manage substantive workstreams and assume increasing responsibility for matters and client relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on complex domestic and international matters.

Requirements

• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, including complex transactions, energy, infrastructure, project development, project finance, or commercial contracting.
• Prior or current experience at an Am Law 100 firm preferred.
• Engineering or technical background valued but not required.
• Admission to and good standing with the District of Columbia Bar, or eligibility to waive in.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent; an LL.M. will be considered in lieu of a J.D.

Certifications

• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Exceptional analytical, research, drafting, and legal writing skills.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Thorough understanding of professional ethics and conduct codes applicable to legal practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306