Mid-Level Energy Associate — Washington, DC

An established Washington, DC-based law firm is seeking a highly capable associate with approximately 3–5 years of experience to join its Energy practice. The associate will work primarily with the firm's Nuclear & Fusion Energy practice, with additional opportunities to support broader Energy Infrastructure Projects work and gain exposure across energy, infrastructure, commercial transactions, and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in transactional, commercial, project development, and/or finance work and is comfortable taking ownership of substantive workstreams. Prior nuclear experience is welcome but not required; candidates with backgrounds in energy, infrastructure, project development, project finance, corporate transactions, commercial contracting, or other technically complex industries are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, procurement, development, and supply agreements; supporting energy project development, financing, and commercial transactions; working on advanced nuclear, small modular reactor, fusion, and other emerging energy infrastructure projects; and advising on regulatory, licensing, compliance, and export control matters. The role offers increasing responsibility for client relationships and collaboration across offices and practices on complex domestic and international matters.

• J.D. or foreign equivalent; LL.M. considered in lieu of J.D.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in complex transactions, energy, infrastructure, project development, project finance, commercial contracting, or related work.
• Prior or current experience at an Am Law 100 firm preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and exceptional analytical, research, drafting, and legal writing skills.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Thorough understanding of professional ethics and conduct codes.
• Admission to and good standing with the District of Columbia Bar, or eligibility to waive in.
• Prior military experience, security clearances, and engineering or technical backgrounds are valued but not required.