Environmental & Energy Associate (Utilities)

Spencer Fane LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Fane LLP is seeking a senior-level Environmental & Energy Associate in our Austin, TX office. This role will focus on utility regulatory practice with an emphasis on state regulatory work, administrative law, and natural resources law.

The ideal candidate should have 3 to 6 years of relevant experience, a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and be admitted to the Texas bar. Key responsibilities include direct client interaction and providing legal counsel on regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-6 years of environmental or utility regulatory practice law experience.
• Admission to the Texas bar is required.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Focus on utility regulatory practice and state regulatory work.
• Conduct work involving administrative law and natural resources law.
• Interface directly with clients and provide legal advice.

Skills

Client interfacing

Written communication

Oral communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

JOB TITLE: Environmental & Energy Associate (Utilities)

LOCATION: Austin, TX

POSITION SUMMARY:

Spencer Fane is looking for a senior-level Associate to join our Environmental practice group in our Austin, TX office specifically focusing on utility regulatory practice. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of environmental or utility regulatory practice law experience. This position will involve significant focus on state regulatory work, administrative law, and natural resources law. Experience practicing at the following Texas agencies include the Public Utilities Commission of Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas Railroad Commission. Experience with administrative litigation at the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings is a plus.

The below qualifications are required:

• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Admission to the Texas bar
• Ability to interface directly with clients
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.