Energy Attorney

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. is seeking an Energy Attorney to join the Energy and Telecommunications practice in our Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA office.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of litigation or regulatory experience and an interest in joining our Energy team. This position offers an experienced litigator or regulatory attorney an opportunity to apply existing skills in a new and sophisticated regulatory environment in one of the law’s most collegial work spaces. It will also involve working with clients, legislators, and regulators in developing and advocating for energy-related laws, rules, and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, and legal briefing, along with the judgment, writing ability, and analytical skills necessary to navigate complex regulatory matters. Prior energy-sector or public utility experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to invest in the right candidate and provide the opportunity to develop deep subject-matter expertise.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, along with exceptional attention to detail. This position requires sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Candidates should be adaptable and willing to assist wherever needed to support the firm’s attorneys, clients, and staff.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, and in-office position.

Salary Range: $,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. is a law firm committed to excellence in serving business, government, and individual clients regarding energy matters, business transactions, corporate matters and real estate transactions, employment counseling and litigation, civil litigation, bankruptcy, administrative law, elder law, and estate planning. Our core values focus on dignity, community, honor, civility, teamwork, and passion expressed in a balanced life.

In addition, ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. has been recognized by the Richmond Times Dispatch, in partnership with Energage, as a Top Workplace for seven years running, thanks to positive feedback and shared experience from our employees!

We offer our employees competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employer paid medical insurance for employees
• Employee funded medical flex spending and dependent care flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 401k plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid leave benefits- including PTO, ten paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Paid parking

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

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