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 located across New York State, as well as in 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.

### Location:
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).
* Experience with renewable energy projects, including negotiation of power purchase agreements and credit agreements, is desirable.
* Land use and zoning experience is a plus.
* Team-oriented, highly motivated individual with a strong academic record.
* Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.

### Responsibilities:
* 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.

Law Firm is seeking a qualified candidate for its Energy & Environmental Associate Attorney role with 3-6 years’ experience. The successful candidate should be licensed to practice in New York, have a . degree from an accredited law school, and have experience in all areas of energy and environmental law. The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000.

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 should read more about Law Firm's environmental & energy practice and listen to Law Firm's podcast, Legally Bond. 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

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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, 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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