Airport Law Associate — Regulatory & Infrastructure, Hybrid

Kaplan Kirsch LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

STD

LTD

Life insurance

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Transit costs covered

Job summary

Kaplan Kirsch LLP is seeking highly motivated attorneys to join our airports practice in a dynamic, collaborative setting. The role involves work across regulatory, transactional, environmental, and finance matters impacting airports of all sizes.

We offer meaningful responsibility early, robust training, and opportunities to shape a national practice while serving clients on complex projects that move people and goods.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal experience in regulatory, litigation, and/or transactional work.
• Interest in public sector legal work.
• Excellent writing, legal drafting, analytical, negotiating, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of our nationwide airports practice, while also supporting other practice areas.
• Work directly with clients and partners on navigating complex federal regulatory and funding schemes in connection with airport operations, development, finance, construction, procurement, and environmental matters.
• Occasional travel to client meetings and industry conferences.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Litigation experience

Transactional work

Public sector interest

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Kaplan Kirsch LLP is seeking highly motivated attorneys to join our airports practice in a dynamic, collaborative setting. The role involves work across regulatory, transactional, environmental, and finance matters impacting airports of all sizes.

We offer meaningful responsibility early, robust training, and opportunities to shape a national practice while serving clients on complex projects that move people and goods.