Energy Environment and Natural Resources Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust wellness program

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Opportunities for continuing legal education

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources practice in Jackson, Wyoming. The successful candidate will handle high-stakes litigation, engage with federal and state agencies, and work on critical mineral and energy projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and 3-7 years of experience in environmental law or general litigation. The position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for continuous legal education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Effective communication

Time management and organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

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

Duties

• Collaborate with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Engage with federal and state agencies on regulatory issues.
• 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; openness to training.
• Administrative litigation and regulatory experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Effective communication.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Reduced time and sabbatical programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-forming benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuing legal education.