Natural Resources and Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

A well-established law firm in Denver is seeking a Natural Resources & Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of post-JD experience. The associate will work on complex disputes involving natural resources, contracts, class actions, commercial issues, oil & gas, energy, environmental matters, and federal public lands. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and eager to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative legal team.

Duties:

• Represent clients in disputes related to natural resources, oil & gas, energy, environmental matters, and federal public lands.
• Handle commercial litigation matters, including contracts and class actions.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality legal documents.
• Collaborate with the litigation team to develop case strategies and solutions.
• Manage cases from inception to resolution, ensuring timely and effective case progression.
• Maintain strong client relationships by delivering superior legal services.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years post-JD experience in litigation.
• Experience in commercial, natural resources, oil & gas, energy, or environmental litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with attention to detail and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Colorado, or willing to complete the process to waive into the Colorado Bar.
• Former judicial law clerks are encouraged to apply.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with high attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and collaborative, with the ability to work independently when necessary.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a positive firm culture.

This business and commercial law firm has an office in Denver, Colorado. The firm's practice areas include business and corporate, data privacy and security, employment, energy and natural resources, environmental law, federal lands, intellectual property transactions, litigation, private client, real estate, and tax. The firm serves in Colorado and beyond. Five of its attorneys have featured in the lists of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in various fields of law.