Renewable Energy Litigator - Hybrid & Career Growth

FBT Gibbons LLP; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (HSA/PPO)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Well-being support

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a renewable energy litigation associate to join its Environmental Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of substantive experience in administrative/civil litigation and energy law, with a passion for energy policy and regulatory matters.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work environment (three days in-office), along with a strong culture of mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of substantive experience in administrative/civil litigation and energy law.
• Experience before the Kentucky Public Service Commission and/or the Kentucky Electrical Generation and Transmission Siting Board.
• Experience appealing adverse administrative decisions to Kentucky circuit courts and/or the Kentucky Court of Appeals.
• Regulatory counseling, transactional, and/or litigation experience under major environmental programs is beneficial.
• Excellent legal writing, research and analysis skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to support team members and pursue ongoing education in both legal and industry developments.
• Superior academic credentials.

Skills

Administrative litigation

Energy law

Regulatory experience

Legal writing

Oral communication

Academic excellence

Education

Law degree

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a renewable energy litigation associate to join its Environmental Practice Group. The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of substantive experience in administrative/civil litigation and energy law, with a passion for energy policy and regulatory matters.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work environment (three days in-office), along with a strong culture of mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for