Energy Regulatory Associate

Job Description

Energy Regulatory Associate – Mc Guire Woods  LLP

Mc Guire Woods  is seeking an experienced 2‑4 year associate to join its Carolinas Energy Regulatory practice, which is part of the firm’s Regulatory & Compliance department. This cross‑office team includes 15 attorneys in the Charlotte, Raleigh, and Columbia offices, and the firm is seeking candidates that may sit in either the Charlotte or Raleigh office.

This role will provide the opportunity for significant exposure to clients and stand‑up time in trial‑type regulatory proceedings before public service commissions in multiple states. In addition, the position will involve supporting natural gas local distribution companies and natural gas marketers as intervenors in Natural Gas Act Section 4 rate‑case proceedings brought by natural gas transmission companies before FERC, as well as pre‑rate‑case settlement negotiations of a wide variety of natural gas transmission proceedings, including, but not limited to, fuel‑ and compliance‑based tracker cost recovery negotiations.

Our lawyers also assist clients with energy regulatory aspects of transactions for the financing, development, acquisition, and disposition of energy/utility assets.

• Energy regulatory experience at the state or federal level, or a civil litigation or regulatory background with interest in developing specialized expertise.
• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated organization, writing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to deliver at a high level in a fast‑paced setting.
• A commitment to excellence and client service and an enthusiasm for working with a team.
• NC bar membership, the ability to gain NC bar admission by reciprocity, or a willingness to take the NC bar examination within 6 months of joining the firm.

Please submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.