Job Title: Environment & Energy Associate Location: Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, or Albany
Our client seeks an experienced associate attorney to join their dynamic and growing Environment & Energy practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of environmental and energy-related matters, contributing to a highly regarded team recognized for its expertise in regulatory compliance, renewable project development, and environmental litigation.
Experience Required:3 to 6 years representing clients in environmental and/or energy matters.
Responsibilities:Represent clients in environmental and energy matters, including appearances before administrative bodies.Handle permitting, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and transactional work in the energy and environmental sectors.Conduct litigation in related fields, including managing depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and electronic discovery.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with:Environmental regulatory compliance and remedial project management.Complex environmental litigation and administrative practice.Drafting and negotiating environmental contractual provisions.Renewable energy project siting, permitting, acquisition, financing, and development.Requirements:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Strong academic credentials.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Compensation and Benefits:Salary Range: $128,000 to $158,000 (based on experience, skills, and other relevant factors).Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and a pension plan.This position is based in Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, or Albany. The salary range applies to these locations only.