Energy Environment and Natural Resources Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Helena (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust wellness program

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Opportunities for continuing legal education and professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level associate for its Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources practice in Helena, Montana. The role includes collaborating on high-stakes litigation involving critical mineral and energy projects, alongside experienced partners and engaging with regulatory agencies.

Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (JD) and have 3-7 years of relevant legal experience. The firm offers a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of environmental law or general litigation experience.
• Interest in mining and water rights preferred.
• Administrative litigation and regulatory experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel under pressure and meet demanding schedules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Engage with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Handle water rights and permitting reviews.
• Defend litigation on federal and state permits.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Strong organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources practice in Helena, Montana.

The successful candidate will work on high-stakes litigation involving critical mineral and energy projects, collaborating with experienced partners and engaging with federal and state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Engage with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Handle water rights and permitting reviews.
• Defend litigation on federal and state permits.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of environmental law or general litigation experience.
• Interest in mining and water rights preferred.
• Administrative litigation and regulatory experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel under pressure and meet demanding schedules.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Montana or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-forming benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuing legal education and professional development.