Energy Environment and Natural Resources Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust wellness program

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

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. The successful candidate will handle high-stakes litigation, engage with federal and state agencies, and collaborate with experienced partners.

Key qualifications include 3-7 years of litigation experience and a Juris Doctor degree. The position offers a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

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.

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

Strong organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks a mid‑level associate to join its Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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

• Three to seven 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 schedules.

Education

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

Certifications

Bar admission in Nevada or eligibility for admission.

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.