Energy Associate

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is looking for an Associate Attorney to join its growing Energy Team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of matters related to energy project development, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution/litigation. The successful candidate will assist corporate and individual clients in navigating complex regulatory environments and will gain hands-on experience working with a diverse range of energy clients, including electric generation facilities, energy storage facilities, utilities, and large energy consumers. A hybrid work schedule is available, with the preference for candidates to be based in Albany, NY.

Location:

• Uniondale, NY

Duties:

• Represent clients in regulatory matters before state and federal administrative agencies
• Plan and execute pre-application strategy, including drafting and filing application documents and obtaining project permits from state and federal regulatory agencies
• Research and analyze federal and state statutes, agency regulations, and orders impacting regulated industries
• Draft administrative petitions, filings, comments to agencies, complaints, answers, and memoranda of law
• Prepare discovery demands and responses for administrative and litigation proceedings
• Collaborate with team members to ensure clients’ needs are met within established timelines
• Maintain a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually

Requirements:

• 1-5+ years of regulatory and/or litigation experience; energy law experience preferred but not required
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to waive in)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Comfortable working with diverse clients and internal teams at various organizational levels
• Military experience is welcome

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to waive in)

Skills:

• Regulatory and litigation experience in energy or related industries (preferred)
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to draft petitions, motions, and other legal documents with precision
• Proficiency with legal research tools and software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) support
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Employee assistance programs
• Inclusive, supportive work environment
• Military experience welcome and encouraged

This national law firm offers a full range of consulting services for their clients. Their areas of practice include litigation, intellectual property, business services, appellate, alternative dispute resolution, wills, trusts, estates, labor, employment law, and more. Their offices are located in Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Syracus, Saratoga Springs, Uniondale, and Melville, NY; New Haven, CT; and Newark, NJ.