Data Centers + Digital Infrastructure Associate Attorney-Energy & Regulatory (Mid-Senior)

Austin, TX, Boston, MA, Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Palo Alto, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, or Washington, DC

Summary

Premier, global, law firm is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. The firm is known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for their top-notch talent.

The firm consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.

Qualifications

• You have 3-6+ years of significant law firm experience in energy regulatory law, power markets, infrastructure transactions, or related energy matters.
• You are experienced in advising data center developers, hyperscalers, or large energy users.
• You are experienced in digital infrastructure, co-located generation, or large-scale energy procurement.
• Experience with regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state public utility commissions, and appellate courts preferred but not required.
• You are proactive, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships.
• You have the ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• You are entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward thinking.
• You have excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgement.
• You have a strong work ethic, team player attitude, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions.

Own Your Career

• The firm empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to their attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.
• A best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• The firm’s mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career and creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of their attorneys as they grow and develop.
• The firm’s dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: market data and ranges; an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience (including class year); and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

Compensation: $260,000.00-$390,000.00, plus bonus. 

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