Environmental & Energy Associate Attorney - Gpac

A dynamic and leading law firm known for its excellence and innovation in legal services, is seeking an Enviromental & Energy Associate 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. Position is available at the Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Spring or Albany office locations.

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

Benefits:

• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Pension plan, and more.

How to Apply: For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Heather at (605) 401-6061.Resumes may be confidentially sent to heather.peters@gogpac.com. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.