Senior Associate (Energy – Administrative Litigation and Policy)

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Lateral Openings for Senior Associate (Energy – Administrative Litigation and Policy) in Austin, TX or Denver, CO at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
H2: Join Our Growing Energy Regulatory Practice at WBK

- Seeking a mid- to senior associate with 3-5 years of experience in energy regulatory litigation and/or commercial litigation
- Ranked as a “First Tier” firm by Chambers USA and Legal 500
- Named “Law Firm of the Year” in communications law five times by . News – Best Lawyers
- Offices in Washington, DC, Denver, Colorado, and Austin, Texas
- Advises clients ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups in regulatory, transactional, privacy, consumer protection, intellectual property, corporate and litigation matters
- Ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, client responsiveness, initiative, and attention to detail
- Position is client-facing and based in Austin, TX or Denver, CO office
- WBK is a national leader in energy regulatory litigation and policy
- Represents Fortune-500 investor-owned utilities, energy developers, and large customers in state public utilities commission proceedings across the country
- Provides strategic policy, regulatory, and legislative advice
- Passion for exploring complex policy issues and working with regulatory colleagues and clients
- Opportunity to join a team with a rapidly growing client base and geographical presence
- Develop deep relationships with clients as a trusted advisor
- Substantial energy client footprint in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, and Nevada
- Firm’s Denver, Colorado office and recently-opened Austin, Texas office predominantly serve state regulatory practices
- Over 70 attorneys and advisors, including former state and federal commissioners and staff
- Offers clients the capabilities and expertise of a large firm combined with the personal style and agency expertise of a boutique firm
- Highly values collaboration, personal and professional support, and individual talents and expertise
- Encourages entrepreneurialism and contribution in one’s own way
- Avoids silos, hierarchy, and bureaucracy
- Committed to community, inclusion, and service
- Encourages and supports volunteerism, civic and community leadership, charitable giving, pro bono work, mentoring, service on nonprofit boards, and teaching
- Flexible and creative work environment
- Welcomes candidates from private or public sector, with experience onboarding those leaving government service for private practice
- Annual base compensation ranges from $170,000-$250,000, depending on year and geographic location
- Eligible for annual bonus and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, parental leave, and more
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
- Strong work ethic, team-oriented ethos, and sense of humor appreciated.

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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance; Short Term Disability Insurance; Long Term Disability Insurance; Travel Insurance; 401(k) Plan; Profit Sharing; Parental Leave; Vacation/Personal Leave; Wireless Phone Service Allowance; Coverage of Bar Association Dues; Pre-Tax Payment/Contributions for Transportation, Parking, and Dependent Care; Health Savings Account

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Litigation, Client Communication, Policy Development, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Analysis

JD from an accredited law school

Complete an application through the company's website and attach a containing a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Qualification and Experience JD from an accredited law school, Admission to state bar

Legal