Law Firm
Houston, TX
Energy and Oil & Gas - Litigation - Defense Attorney / Energy and Oil & Gas - Transactional Attorney in Houston, TX
Attorney
Min 5 yrs required
No
Job Title: Associate: Energy Regulatory - Americas
Salary: $365,000 - $435,000 yearly
Experience: 5+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience
Firm: White & Case
Department: Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Group
Location: Houston, Texas or Washington, .
Benefits: Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, parental leave, and performance bonuses for exempt roles.
Job Description:
- Seeking a senior Associate with experience in advising clients on compliance with federal energy regulations, representing them in administrative proceedings, and navigating issues related to power generation, transmission, and retail electricity markets.
- Experience with drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and counseling clients before federal and state agencies is important.
- Ideal candidate will also have experience with the regulatory landscape of nuclear power.
- Highly organized and deadline-focused with the ability to manage multiple work streams and deliver work within short timeframes.
- Personable and cooperative with strong communication skills.
- Will work on major, high-profile transactions with leading practitioners in the Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Group.
- Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, analyzing and interpreting energy regulations, advising on compliance strategies, and identifying potential regulatory risks.
- Duties also include liaising with local counsel, conducting research, and providing direct assistance to senior lawyers.
- Qualifications include a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, admission to the Washington, . or Texas bar (or ability to become admitted), and 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Must have strong academic record, intellectual curiosity, and commercial and business awareness.
- Fluency in English is required, international experience is a plus.
- This role is based in Houston, Texas or Washington, . with a hybrid expected workplace.
- White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and offers a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and parental leave.
- The Firm may modify and amend job descriptions at any time in its sole discretion.
- This job description is only a general description of essential duties and does not represent an exhaustive list of all duties.
Jun 10, 2025
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