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May 12, 2026

Senior Environment and Energy Associate

EnergyCompliance/RegulatoryFERCUtilities
K&L Gates

K&L Gates

District of Columbia, South Carolina, Seattle, Boston, New York City, Houston, Nashville, Austin, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago, Kansas City, Portland, Raleigh, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, North

Senior Environment and Energy Associate

K&L Gates
K&L GatesDistrict of Columbia, South Carolina, Seattle, Boston, New York City, Houston, Nashville, Austin, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago, Kansas City, Portland, Raleigh, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, North

Practice area

Energy · Compliance/Regulatory · FERC · Utilities

PQE

6+ years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | South Carolina, South Carolina | Seattle, Washington | Boston, Massachusetts | New York City, New York | Houston, Texas | Nashville, Tennessee | Austin, Texas | Dallas, Texas | Miami, Florida | Los Angeles, California | Orange County, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California | Chicago, Illinois | Kansas City, Missouri | Portland, Oregon | Raleigh, North Carolina | Charlotte, North Carolina | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | North, New Jersey

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Seeking a Senior Environment & Energy Associate to join the firm.
  • Requires six to nine years of experience advising clients on electric power regulatory matters.
  • Must have experience with administrative litigation before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • Essential skills include strong legal drafting, writing, research, and communication abilities.
  • Expected to work independently, take ownership of matters, manage client interactions, and collaborate effectively within a team.
  • The base compensation range for this position is $350,000 - $415,000 annually.
  • The firm offers opportunities for hybrid and remote work arrangements.
  • Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, 3-4 weeks of paid time off, and 12 paid holidays.
  • Parental leave provides 24 weeks, 12 of which are paid.
  • Additional notable benefits include a Balanced Hours Program, Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program, student loan refinancing options, and back-up child/elder care services.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Thoreau Bartmann joined K&L Gates's District of Columbia office in the Compliance/Regulatory group.

    Darin was an excellent partner in my legal search. He guided me through the process of outreach, identified firms to focus on, and served as an excellent agent and intermediary. He also gave great advice on the process of negotiating and comparing firms. Highly recommend

    K&L Gates

    Thoreau Bartmann

    K&L Gates • District of Columbia
  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Taylor Beardall joined K&L Gates's Seattle office in the Banking group.

    Kate was fantastic to work with! She is a an effective and authentic communicator and listened to my needs and preferences. I ended up with a great lateral move that fit exactly what I was looking for. Would 10/10 recommend working with Kate and her team.

    K&L Gates

    Taylor Beardall

    K&L Gates • Seattle

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Thoreau Bartmann joined K&L Gates's District of Columbia office in the Compliance/Regulatory group.

    Darin was an excellent partner in my legal search. He guided me through the process of outreach, identified firms to focus on, and served as an excellent agent and intermediary. He also gave great advice on the process of negotiating and comparing firms. Highly recommend

    K&L Gates

    Thoreau Bartmann

    K&L Gates • District of Columbia
  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Taylor Beardall joined K&L Gates's Seattle office in the Banking group.

    Kate was fantastic to work with! She is a an effective and authentic communicator and listened to my needs and preferences. I ended up with a great lateral move that fit exactly what I was looking for. Would 10/10 recommend working with Kate and her team.

    K&L Gates

    Taylor Beardall

    K&L Gates • Seattle
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