Energy and Oil & Gas - Litigation - Defense Attorney in Austin, TX

Law Firm

Austin, TX

Energy and Oil & Gas - Litigation - Defense Attorney in Austin, TX

Attorney

Max 2 yrs required

No

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $170,000-$250,000, based on experience and location
• Annual bonus potential based on performance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing (once eligible)
• Parental leave and vacation/personal leave
• Wireless phone service allowance
• Coverage of bar association dues
• Pre-tax payment/contributions for transportation, parking, and dependent care
• Health savings account (if enrolled in high deductible medical plan)

Job Title: Entry Level / Junior Associate (Energy – Administrative Litigation, Policy, and Transactions)
Location: Austin, TX
Experience: 0-2 years

Overview:

- Entry level or junior associate position at **Members Only**
- WBK is one of the largest law firms in the nation dedicated to communications and energy law
- Ranked as a “Band 1” firm by Chambers USA and Legal 500, and recognized as a “Bronze Band” firm in the World Trademark Review 1000
- Named “Law Firm of the Year” in communications law five times by Best Lawyers®
- Offices in Washington, DC, Denver, Colorado, and Austin, Texas
- Advises clients ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups in regulatory, transactional, privacy, consumer protection, intellectual property, corporate and litigation matters
- Seeking entry level or junior associate with zero to two years of experience to join its busy and expanding energy regulatory practice in Austin
- National scope with a focus on Texas and New Mexico
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- Competitive compensation and benefits, excellent partnership prospects, and an inclusive, good-natured work environment

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative litigation counsel for utility clients in state public utilities commission proceedings
- Offer strategic policy, regulatory, legislative, and transactional advice and support
- Work on complex policy issues at the forefront of the industry
- Collaborate with colleagues and client subject matter experts
- Develop relationships with clients as a trusted advisor
- Develop professional skills and interests

Qualifications:

- Licensed in Texas or plans to become licensed in Texas in 2024
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Superb writing ability
- Excellent analytical skills
- Sound judgment
- Passion for energy regulatory litigation and policy, and transactions
- Ability to work closely with colleagues and client subject matter experts
- Flexible and creative mindset
- Personal commitment to advancing the legal profession and serving the broader community

Salary and Benefits:

- Competitive salary range of $170,000-$250,000, based on experience and location
- Annual bonus potential based on performance
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accidental death, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan and profit sharing (once eligible)
- Parental leave and vacation/personal leave
- Wireless phone service allowance
- Coverage of bar association dues
- Pre-tax payment/contributions for transportation, parking, and dependent care
- Health savings account (if enrolled in high deductible medical plan)

Why Work at WBK:

- Unique blend of a large firm's capabilities and expertise with a boutique firm's personal style and agency expertise
- Highly collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Valued contributions from every attorney and encouraged entrepreneurship
- No silos, hierarchy, or bureaucracy
- Commitment to community, inclusion, and service
- Flexibility and creativity in providing high quality service
- Opportunity to work with and learn from former state and federal commissioners and staff
- #notjustanotherlawfirm

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic background, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status
- Strong work ethic, team-oriented ethos, and a healthy, perhaps even irreverent, sense of humor welcomed and encouraged
- Encourages and supports volunteerism, civic and community leadership, charitable giving, pro bono work, mentoring, service on nonprofit boards, teaching, and more

To Apply:

- Complete an application on the WBK website
- Attach one containing cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample