Environment & Energy Associate

Nance Staffing; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a qualified candidate for a legal role focused on environmental and energy matters. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience representing clients in complex environmental legal issues, with a Juris Doctor degree and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of $128,000 to $158,000, along with comprehensive benefits, particularly for individuals based in Buffalo or nearby cities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years representing clients in environmental and energy matters.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in environmental and energy matters, including in front of administrative bodies.
• Handling permitting, regulatory compliance, diligence, and transactional matters related to energy and environmental sectors.
• Conducting litigation in relevant fields including handling depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and electronic discovery.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong academic credentials

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Experience

3 to 6 years representing clients in an array of environmental and/or energy matters.

Encouraged

Candidates seeking to join a growing and vibrant practice group widely recognized for its expertise in environmental and renewable project development matters, including environmental regulatory compliance; remedial project management; complex environmental litigation and administrative practice; environmental risk management and due diligence assistance; negotiation and drafting of complex environmental contractual provisions and agreement; renewable energy project siting and development, permitting, project acquisition, transfer, and financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in environmental and energy matters, including in front of administrative bodies.
• Handling permitting, regulatory compliance, diligence, and transactional matters related to energy and environmental sectors.
• Conducting litigation in relevant fields including handling depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and electronic discovery.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong academic credentials

Salary

$128,000 to $158,000

• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Spring or Albany office, is $128,000 to $158,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, portables, and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.