Associate Attorney - Water & Utility Regulatory Practice

About the role

A well-established Central Texas law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Water & Utility Regulatory Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in working on complex transactional and regulatory matters involving water utilities, utility regulation, administrative law, real property, and related infrastructure projects throughout Texas. The firm has served clients across Central Texas for decades and is known for its hands-on, client-focused approach. Attorneys enjoy direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated regulatory and transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise water utility clients on regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters
• Represent clients before state and local regulatory agencies, including matters involving the Public Utility Commission and related administrative proceedings
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to water utility operations, infrastructure development, and real property interests
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, filings, applications, and regulatory submissions
• Assist clients with utility regulatory compliance, permitting, and operational matters
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, engineers, and governmental stakeholders on water-related projects
• Support broader firm matters involving real estate, utility regulation, and natural resources as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar admission, or ability to become licensed in Texas promptly
• 2+ years of experience in utility regulation, water law, administrative law, regulatory law, natural resources, energy, or related transactional practice areas
• Experience working with the Public Utility Commission, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, municipalities, special utility districts, or other regulatory bodies is highly preferred
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and work independently in a collaborative environment