Energy & Environmental Associate Attorney

3-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Energy & Environmental Associate Attorney

**Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC**, a full-service law firm of 285 attorneys with 16 offices across New York State, Boston, Kansas City, FL and NJ, is seeking an experienced Energy & Environmental Attorney with 3-6 years’ experience for its growing environmental & energy law practice.

**Locations:** Albany, Buffalo & Syracuse, NY/Hybrid Work Arrangement Possible

### Skills & Educational Requirements:

* Licensed to practice in New York.
* . degree from accredited law school.
* Minimum 3-6 years of experience in all areas of energy and environmental law at a law firm.
* Experience handling matters related to federal and State regulations, SEQRA, permitting, environmental remediation and enforcement.
* Experience counseling clients in energy matters, particularly regarding siting before the New York State Public Service Commission (., Article VII) and the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (., 94-C), is preferred.
* Experience with renewable energy projects, including negotiation of power purchase agreements and credit agreements, is desirable.
* Land use and zoning experience is a plus.
* The successful candidate will be a team-oriented, highly motivated individual with a strong academic record who likes working in a team environment, taking initiative and has excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.

### Responsibilities:

The Associate will assistant the group in handling all aspects of a robust environmental and energy practice, including:

* Review and comment upon client submissions to regulatory agencies, including compliance reports, permit and/or certificate applications, and enforcement documents.
* Performance of due diligence and negotiation of environmental provisions in business and real property transactional (purchase/sale) agreements.
* Negotiation of energy agreements, including renewable leases and energy purchase/sale agreements.
* Extensive involvement in New York State Public Service Commission proceedings under Article VII and/or Office of Renewable Energy Siting proceedings under 94-C.
* Significant client interaction to provide guidance and strategic considerations regarding environmental and energy matters.

Candidates can learn more about our environmental & energy practice [here]().

Listen to our podcast, [Legally Bond]().

### How to Apply:

Please send the following documents to :

* Cover letter (describing your preferred office location(s) and ties to the region(s))
* Resume
* Law school transcript
* Attorney employment application

This is a closed search. Candidate submissions from third-party search firms are not authorized at this time. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

**Salary Range:** The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. We are an EEO Employer.

Law Firm is looking for an experienced Energy & Environmental Attorney with 3-6 years’ experience to join their growing environmental & energy law practice. The successful candidate will be a team-oriented, highly motivated individual with a strong academic record who likes working in a team environment, taking initiative and has excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.

**Job Title:** Energy & Environmental Associate Attorney

**Locations:** Albany, Buffalo & Syracuse, NY/Hybrid Work Arrangement Possible

**Salary Range:** $110,000 - $145,000

**Skills & Educational Requirements:**

* Licensed to practice in New York.
* . degree from accredited law school.
* Minimum 3-6 years of experience in all areas of energy and environmental law at a law firm.
* Experience handling matters related to federal and State regulations, SEQRA, permitting, environmental remediation and enforcement.
* Experience counseling clients in energy matters, particularly regarding siting before the New York State Public Service Commission (., Article VII) and the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (., 94-C), is preferred.
* Experience with renewable energy projects, including negotiation of power purchase agreements and credit agreements, is desirable.
* Land use and zoning experience is a plus.
* The successful candidate will be a team-oriented, highly motivated individual with a strong academic record who likes working in a team environment, taking initiative and has excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.

### Responsibilities:

The Associate will assist the group in handling all aspects of a robust environmental and energy practice, including:

* Review and comment upon client submissions to regulatory agencies, including compliance reports, permit and/or certificate applications, and enforcement documents.
* Performance of due diligence and negotiation of environmental provisions in business and real property transactional (purchase/sale) agreements.
* Negotiation of energy agreements, including renewable leases and energy purchase/sale agreements.
* Extensive involvement in New York State Public Service Commission proceedings under Article VII and/or Office of Renewable Energy Siting proceedings under 94-C.
* Significant client interaction to provide guidance and strategic considerations regarding environmental and energy matters.

Candidates can learn more about the environmental & energy practice [here]() and listen to the podcast, [Legally Bond]().

### How to

EEO Employer

Licensed to practice in New York, J.D. degree from accredited law school, Minimum 3-6 years of experience in all areas of energy and environmental law at a law firm, Experience handling matters related to federal and State regulations, SEQRA, permitting, environmental remediation and enforcement, Experience counseling clients in energy matters, Experience with renewable energy projects, Land use and zoning experience, Team-oriented, highly motivated individual with a strong academic record, Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills

J.D. degree from accredited law school

Please send the following documents to Cover letter (describing your preferred office location(s) and ties to the region(s)), Resume, Law school transcript, Attorney employment application

Qualification and Experience Licensed to practice in New York, J.D. degree from accredited law school, Minimum 3-6 years of experience in all areas of energy and environmental law at a law firm

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