Associate Attorney - Energy in , us

Location: Albany, NY; New York, NY; or New Haven, CT (Hybrid)

Experience Level: 3+ years of general regulatory, administrative law, and/or litigation experience; energy experience but not required

About the Role

Harris Beach Murtha's Energy Industry Team is seeking an associate to support a broad range of regulatory and litigation matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with team members and clients on issues related to project development and siting, regulatory compliance, enforcement proceedings, and dispute resolution. Our clients span the energy sector and include electric and battery storage facility owners, transmission companies, utilities (electric, gas, and water), energy service companies, submetering providers, and large commercial energy users.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients with regulatory matters before state and federal administrative agencies
• Support project development by planning pre-application strategy, preparing and filing applications, and securing permits
• Conduct legal research on federal and state statutes, regulations, and agency orders, and draft memoranda
• Draft a variety of legal documents, including administrative petitions, agency comments, complaints and answers, memoranda of law, and discovery materials

Work Environment and Expectations

A hybrid work opportunity in Harris Beach Murtha's Albany, NY or New Haven, CT office.

Minimum annual billable requirement of 1,800 hours.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to New York State Bar (or ability to waive in)
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to quickly absorb and analyze new information
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality work
• Professional, collaborative, and adaptable approach
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Military experience welcome

Salary

Albany, NY: $130,000 - $175,000

New York, NY: $148,000 - $185,000

Contact

To inquire about potential collaboration for this position, contact

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, assignment of duties, training, promotion, compensation & benefits, and termination. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, creed, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status is strictly prohibited. Harris Beach Murtha complies with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non-discrimination provisions including non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.