Description:

Job Description:
At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

K&L Gates is seeking a senior Environment & Energy associate to join the Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have:

Six to nine years of experience advising clients on electric power regulatory matters
Strong legal drafting skills and legal research skills
Experience with administrative litigation before FERC

Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong legal writing and academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who is willing to take ownership of matters, engage regularly with clients, and contribute meaningfully to the continued success of our practice. This role requires someone who thrives working in teams and is a self-starter who is comfortable operating independently while maintaining close collaboration with colleagues.

Please contact Katherine Ketter, Principal Legal Recruiter, at Katherine.Ketter@klgates.com with any questions.

Base Compensation: $350,000 - $ 415,000 / year

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

About the Firm:
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

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