Energy Associate (Attorney)

We are working with a highly regarded, full-service law firm seeking an Energy Associate to join its growing Energy Industry team in Albany, New York City, or New Haven.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with regulatory, administrative law, or litigation experience who is interested in developing or expanding an energy-focused practice. Prior energy experience is preferred but not required. The group is open to attorneys with strong research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills who are eager to learn this dynamic and rapidly evolving area of law.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced attorneys and sophisticated clients across a broad range of regulatory, permitting, compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters affecting the energy industry.

Representative matters include:

• Advising clients on regulatory issues before state and federal administrative agencies
• Supporting the development, permitting, and siting of energy projects
• Assisting with regulatory compliance and enforcement matters
• Conducting legal research and analysis involving statutes, regulations, agency decisions, and emerging industry developments
• Drafting administrative petitions, agency comments, pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery materials, and other legal documents
• Participating in litigation and dispute resolution matters involving energy-related issues

Representative Clients

The team represents a diverse range of participants across the energy sector, including:

• Electric generation facilities
• Battery energy storage developers and owners
• Transmission companies
• Electric, gas, and water utilities
• Energy service companies
• Submetering providers
• Large commercial and industrial energy users

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission in New York or ability to obtain admission
• 3 years of regulatory, administrative law, and/or litigation experience
• Energy law experience preferred but not required
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong verbal communication and client service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing exceptional work
• Collaborative, professional, and adaptable approach

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a sophisticated and growing Energy practice serving clients throughout the Northeast and beyond
• Work on cutting-edge matters involving energy infrastructure, regulatory compliance, project development, and emerging technologies
• Gain direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys who are invested in mentoring and professional development
• Be part of a highly respected regional platform with a broad and diverse client base
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and strong collegial support

Compensation

Salary may vary depending upon experience and location. Anticipated ranges are: 

Albany, NY: $130,000 – $175,000 | New York, NY: $148,000 – $185,000

Additional Information

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Annual billable hour target of 1,800 hours
• Strong commitment to professional development, collaboration, community engagement, and long-term career growth

For consideration, please provide a resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (preferably not heavily edited by others) or deal sheet. Cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

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.