Energy & Natural Resources Associate

$190,000.00 - $245,000.00 Salary

Energy & Natural Resources Associate
We are currently seeking an attorney to support our Energy and Natural Resources Practice Group. This position is available in any of our California offices, which includes Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of regulatory law experience (energy regulatory is a plus), be licensed to practice in California and possess strong writing/research skills and excellent academic credentials. A civil litigation background or regulated industries background makes for excellent transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to energy and natural resources law and policy
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings and litigation related to energy and natural resources
• Provide legal advice to clients on issues related to energy and natural resources, including electricity and natural gas utility rates, renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, and water rights
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to energy and natural resources, including leases, joint venture agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
• Work with other attorneys and professionals in cross-disciplinary teams to provide comprehensive legal advice to clients
• Drives the implementation of best practice under the guidance of Senior Attorneys
• Analyzes and drafts legal memoranda assessing the merits and respective legal risks and opportunities with focus of different problem-solving approaches
• Participates in the designing of the legal strategy for draft proposed legislation

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in the state where the position is located
• 3+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on administrative litigation/regulated industries/energy and natural resources
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to energy and natural resources
• Strong legal research, and analytical skills and ability to grasp complicated issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts simply
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
• Administrative hearing experience
• Competent use of Word, Power Point, Excel, Teams
• Experience with federal, state, or local agencies, such as the California Public Utilities Commission or California Energy Commission, or courts
• Able to identify factual and legal issues, help develop prepared testimony, legal pleadings, discovery, witness preparation, cross-examination, oral argument, and legal briefs
• Strategic problem solver with strong analytical ability to provide legal advice within a business context
• Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of assignments, work quickly and effectively under deadlines, and prioritize activities and risk

Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $190-$245k, with bonus potential of up to $112,500. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate's years of practice and experience and performance.

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer a competitive salary, various types of bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, a full benefits package and all of our attorney positions are on an equity partnership track.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and transcript.