Job Description

Job Title: Energy Associate

Location: Denver, Colorado

Type: In-office

Experience: 3+ years of experience in litigation and/or regulatory matters in a top law firm.

Are you an experienced attorney with a passion for energy litigation? An outstanding law firm is seeking a mid-level associate with 3+ years of experience to join their Energy Team in Denver. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex litigation and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic legal advice on commercial disputes, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.

Lead litigation efforts in energy-related cases, for on oil and gas development, and midstream infrastructure issues on both federal, private lands and more.

Handle a diverse range of cases involving environmental regulations, real estate conflicts, and business-related litigation.

Qualifications:

Admission to practice law in Colorado.

3+ years of litigation and/or regulatory experience in a top-tier law firm.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Strong research capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Federal or State Supreme Court Clerkship experience.

Familiarity with public lands issues and federal/state environmental review processes.

Experience in the energy sector.

Strong leadership and business development skills.

Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex legal matters.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected annual salary: $180,000 - $230,000+ (depending on experience and qualifications).

Performance and hours-based bonus program.

Excellent benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Snapshot

• Employee Type:Full-Time/Part-Time
• Location:Denver, CO
• Job Type:Legal
• Experience:3-5 years
• Education:None
• Date Posted:10/18/2024
• Contact: Kristy Carbajal (714) 939-8600
• Pay Range: $180,000.00 - $250,000.00 Annually

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