Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Associate Attorney - Energy and Regulatory

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid- to senior-level associate attorney in Denver, CO, with expertise in energy and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in energy regulatory law, power markets, and infrastructure transactions.

Duties

• Advise data center developers, hyperscalers, and large energy users.
• Engage in digital infrastructure and large-scale energy procurement.
• Participate in regulatory proceedings before FERC and state public utility commissions.
• Manage internal and external client and counsel relationships effectively.
• Communicate complex matters concisely in both oral and written form.

Requirements

• 3-6+ years of law firm experience in relevant fields.
• Proactive with strong business sense and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward-thinking attitude.
• Strong work ethic and team player mentality.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage increased levels of responsibility in transactions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
• Parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and professional associations.
• Pro bono opportunities with dedicated in-house counsel support.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable donations.

This is the Denver office of a major international law firm. The practice in this office includes corporate, litigation, intellectual property, employment, and other types of law. This office handles legal matters in Colorado for many of the firm's huge, global clients as well as for local businesses and individuals. Major corporations from around the globe choose this firm to handle their most complicated and important cases and transactions. The atmosphere at this firm is relaxed and friendly, and attorneys are encouraged to find a balance between their work and their personal lives. Pro bono work is important to this firm, and it is credited as billable time. All attorneys receive formal training to enhance their skills, and excellent on the job training, and mentoring is also available.