Environment & Energy Associate

We are seeking a motivated Environment & Energy Associate to join our dynamic and growing practice group. This team is nationally recognized for its expertise in environmental and renewable energy project development.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience representing clients in various environmental and/or energy matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects involving regulatory compliance, litigation, and renewable energy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in environmental and energy matters, including appearances before administrative bodies.
• Manage permitting processes, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and transactional matters in the energy and environmental sectors.
• Conduct litigation activities such as depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and electronic discovery.
• Provide counsel on environmental regulatory compliance, remedial project management, and complex environmental litigation.
• Assist in environmental risk management and due diligence for transactions.
• Negotiate and draft complex environmental contractual provisions and agreements.
• Support renewable energy project siting, development, permitting, acquisition, transfer, and financing transactions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in environmental and/or energy law.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Admission to practice law in the state of New York.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance and remedial project management.
• Familiarity with complex environmental litigation and administrative practices.
• Knowledge of environmental risk management and due diligence processes.
• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting environmental contractual provisions.
• Experience in renewable energy project development and related transactions.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $158,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits Package:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Pension plan.
  • Additional benefits to support work-life balance.