Energy, Telecommunications, and Utilities Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an entry-level to three-year associate for its Energy, Telecommunications, and Utilities practice in Denver, CO. This role involves guiding clients through federal and state regulatory and administrative proceedings related to public utilities, focusing on rates, resource planning, and regulation of electric and gas utilities, pipelines, and nonutility electric generators.

Duties

• Guide clients through regulatory and administrative proceedings.
• Focus on rates, resource planning, and regulation of utilities.
• Assist clients with complex issues impacting electric and gas services.

Requirements

• Experience or interest in public utility regulatory matters.
• Strong law school performance record.
• Superior writing and communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering practical business-oriented advice.
• Background in business, engineering, or energy policy preferred.
• Clerkship experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Colorado or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD benefits.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-forming benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for educational assistance and continuing legal education.

Expand your practice and enhance your legal career at one of the largest firms in Denver! This firm practices in a wide variety of areas of law, including corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and tax. Associates are treated well and are given significant responsibility and interesting work. This is undoubtedly one of Colorado's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Colorado legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in Colorado, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.