Closing Date: 12th October, 2026
Description:
Job Description:WGL - Senior Associate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions
As Senior Associate Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role in supporting the business across a diverse portfolio of legal matters. From commercial transactions and infrastructure projects to real estate and emerging business initiatives, you'll be a trusted advisor to teams throughout the organization. This role is well suited to a lawyer who is adaptable, collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to work across a wide range of topics in a dynamic and evolving industry.
What You'll Do:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements supporting utility operations, engineering, construction, procurement, and strategic initiatives
- Provide practical, business-focused legal advice that balances risk management with operational objectives
- Support infrastructure and growth projects through legal guidance on commercial, real estate, and land use matters
- Partner with stakeholders across engineering, construction, procurement, real estate, compliance, and regulatory teams
- Contribute to emerging areas of the business, including infrastructure modernization, renewable natural gas initiatives, and large customer developments
- Share knowledge, improve processes, and help strengthen the capabilities of the legal team
What You'll Bring
- Juris Doctor and 5+ years of experience in commercial, infrastructure, real estate, energy, or related legal practice
- Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar and the ability to practice in DC, Maryland, or Virginia
- Strong commercial contracting and legal advisory experience, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or similarly complex industries
- Sound judgment, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while knowing when to escalate risk
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build relationships across diverse business functions
- Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to jump into new challenges, wear many hats, and develop expertise across a broad range of legal and business topics
Why Join
- You'll work across commercial transactions, infrastructure projects, real estate matters, and emerging business opportunities
- Partner directly with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization, gaining cross-functional experience that extends well beyond traditional legal work
- Build a well-rounded in-house legal career while helping shape the future of energy infrastructure and service delivery across the region
The role offers a competitive salary range of $165,400 to $223,300 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, this position is eligible for our Short-Term Incentive compensation program. Employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, retirement savings programs, and paid time off.
