Senior Associate/Junior Partner - Energy

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a team-oriented senior associate or junior partner to join the Energy Practice Group in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear regulatory law and experience with regulatory compliance, project transactions, and environmental permitting.

Duties

• Appear before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
• Manage licensing and relicensing of nuclear power projects.
• Oversee site planning for nuclear facilities.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Advise energy-sector clients on legal matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years' experience in nuclear regulatory law.
• Proven experience with regulatory compliance and project transactions.
• Strong background in environmental permitting.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Colorado.

Skills

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.

Join one of the oldest and largest law firms in Colorado. The firm has provided high-quality representation throughout its long history, and it has been involved in many of the most important cases and transactions in the state. Its practice includes litigation, corporate, tax, real estate, employment, and other types of law, and they have a diverse group of clients that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to individuals and small businesses. Pro Bono work is encouraged by the firm and counts as billable time. Billable hours requirements are reasonable, so attorneys can enjoy all that Colorado has to offer. Attorneys also receive substantial formal training and mentoring to develop their skills.