Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated associate with three to seven years of experience to join its Energy, Environmental, and Infrastructure practice in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will manage complex energy and natural resources transactional work and engage in renewable energy projects.

Duties

• Manage complex energy and natural resources transactional work, including M&A and project development.
• Engage in renewable energy transactional work, such as joint ventures and commercial agreements.
• Handle engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for renewable energy facilities.
• Participate in financing transactions within the energy and natural resources sector.
• Contribute to oil and gas projects as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assume responsibility.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex legal transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible time off, including paid parental leave and holidays.

This is a firm with a very long history in the Colorado legal community. One of the largest and most diverse firms in the Rocky Mountain region, this firm has grown to such an extent that it now has offices throughout the World; however, it definitely calls the Rocky Mountain region its home. It is notable that this firm's pro bono commitment is among the highest of any Colorado law firm, and associates are encouraged to become active in pro bono work. One thing that is notable is that it has been able to change with the times. Even 20 years ago, this firm was strongly focused on traditional types of Colorado law such as water law; however, as the economy has changed so too has this firm. Indeed, it has rapidly expanded in most practice areas and in the 1990s was very strong in its representation of emerging businesses. Compensation at this firm is very competitive with most other major Colorado law firm. The firm is nationally recognized for the strength of its litigation practice and serves its clients in areas as diverse as employment, the environment, securities and even in the torts context. Over half of the firm's attorneys are involved in some direct way with the firm's litigation practice. This firm is also clearly a pioneer among law firms from the perspective that it has developed and uses some outstanding technology to run the firm. We give this firm high remarks in all respects for the innovation it brings to the practice of law.