Environmental/Energy Attorney (Hybrid Schedule)

Job Description

Job Description

We are working with a full-service firm with locations in New England, seeking a candidate with a minimum of four years of experience as an Environmental Attorney to join their Bridgeport, CT or Hartford, CT office.

The position will be filled at the Senior Associate level, but for the right candidate, the firm may consider a Counsel or Partner level position.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of solid environmental law experience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with a Chambers ranked partner in the areas of energy, environmental, and energy regulatory law.

• Candidates should have experience working on the development of energy projects, assisting clients with complying with environmental regulatory requirements and the development of projects on contaminated properties;
• representing developers, municipalities and utilities in proceedings before the CT Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and the CT Siting Council;
• representing parties in connection with cable franchise renewals; financing power projects and representing parties in connection with telecommunications facilities;

and representing clients before state and federal environmental agencies. Experience representing individuals and municipalities in all areas of environmental, energy, and regulatory law is a plus.

CT Bar admission required.

This is a great opportunity to work directly with a partner who is a recognized leader in the environmental and energy space.

The firm has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the Best Law Firms, and their lawyers include Chambers ranked attorneys, Super Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation ranked attorneys, and have been included in The Best Lawyers in America .

• The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience; bonus potential; a comprehensive benefits plan; a collaborative and supportive work environment;
• the ability to work directly with partners and clients; training, mentoring, and professional support; a diverse and inclusive culture;

and other great perks and attributes.

To be considered, please provide a resume, and law school transcript. All applications are confidential.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws .

If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.