Energy Environment and Natural Resources Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

401(k) match

CLE access

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Phoenix, AZ seeks a mid-level associate for its Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources practice to work on high-stakes litigation surrounding critical mineral and energy projects. You will collaborate with experienced partners and engage with federal and state agencies.

The role focuses on environmental law and regulatory litigation, with opportunities to advance knowledge in mining, water rights, and permitting reviews while handling complex cases under demanding

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 schedules.

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

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US jurisdictions)

Job description

Job Overview

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

Education

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

Certifications

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

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.