Water Law Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Diverse and challenging legal work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a junior- to mid-level Water Law Associate in Salt Lake City, UT to work on Utah water law matters including administration, litigation, and transactions.

Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of water law experience and a strong interest in environmental and energy law, with admission to the Utah state bar and JD from an accredited school.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of water law experience.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental and energy law.
• Licensed to practice law in Utah (Utah state bar).

Responsibilities

• Engage in water rights administrative proceedings and litigation.
• Handle water rights transactions and related construction projects.
• Resolve real property disputes, including easements.
• Participate in governance of special districts and irrigation companies.
• Contribute to land use and zoning projects.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent written and verbal comms

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior- to mid-level Water Law Associate to join its Salt Lake City, UT office. This role involves comprehensive work in Utah water law, including administrative proceedings, litigation, transactions, construction projects, real property disputes, and governance of special districts and irrigation companies. Opportunities for land use and zoning work are also available. Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of relevant experience and a strong interest in these areas.

Duties

• Engage in water rights administrative proceedings and litigation
• Handle water rights transactions and related construction projects
• Resolve real property disputes, including easements
• Participate in governance of special districts and irrigation companies
• Contribute to land use and zoning projects

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in water law
• Demonstrated interest in environmental and energy law

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

Admission to the Utah state bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Engagement in diverse and challenging legal work