Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Springs or Albany, New York
RBPRSLLC is looking for candidates to fill the role of Environment & Energy Associate (Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Springs or Albany NY). No visa sponsorships supported, no agencies please.
What is it for you:
Full-service law firm with over 200 years of experience.
The firm provides high-quality legal advice and exceptional service to clients globally.
outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment
Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement
Competitive compensation and benefits
What you will be doing:
Represent clients in environmental and energy matters, including in front of administrative bodies.
Handle permitting, regulatory compliance, diligence, and transactional matters related to energy and environmental sectors.
Conduct litigation in relevant fields including handling depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and electronic discovery.
Experience you will need:
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.
Experience in environmental regulatory compliance, remedial project management, complex environmental litigation and administrative practice.
Familiarity with environmental risk management and due diligence assistance.
Experience in negotiation and drafting of complex environmental contractual provisions and agreements.
Knowledge of renewable energy project siting and development, permitting, project acquisition, transfer, and financing transactions.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.