Data Centers + Digital Infrastructure (Energy) Associate Attorney

This is an in-office role with a client in the legal services industry, a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. The firm is known worldwide for innovative yet practical client service, serves as an incubator for top-notch talent, and consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications. It empowers lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance.

Class years 2020 to 2023. In addition to Washington, DC, the client will consider candidates in New York City, Austin, Denver, and San Francisco.

Who You Are

• 3–6+ years of significant law firm experience in energy regulatory law, power markets, infrastructure transactions, or related energy matters
• Experience advising data center developers, hyperscalers, or large energy users
• Experience in digital infrastructure, co-located generation, or large-scale energy procurement
• Experience with regulatory proceedings before FERC, state public utility commissions, and appellate courts preferred but not required
• Proactive, with strong business sense and the ability to manage internal and external client and counsel relationships
• Able to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively, orally and in writing, with a commitment to excellent client service
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward thinking, with excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgment
• Strong work ethic, team player attitude, and interest in taking on increasing responsibility for transactions

Preferred law schools: Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, UC Berkeley (Cal), George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law. Experience at a large national or AmLaw firm is preferred.

Associate Bonus Structure

• Unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, plus up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development, count toward bonus eligibility.
• Additional high-hour bonuses at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, plus merit incentives for associates whose performance exceeds expectations.
• In 2025, high-hours awards added 10–40% to the base bonus and merit incentives added 10% or 20%; the most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
• Tax-free health accounts (HSA and FSA)
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
• Global wellness program, including health care advocates, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness apps
• Flex time away and reduced schedule arrangements
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable donations