Attorney-Environmental Law Associate - Albany, NY, United States - Jobot

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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Taylor Kozumplik
Based in Albany, NY with multiple offices across the region we are a TOP Ranked law firm Flexible Work Schedules
We are seeking a 3-6 year Energy and Environmental Associate Attorney to join our firm
D. degree from accredited law school.
Minimum 3-6 years of experience in all areas of energy and environmental law at a law firm.

Qualified candidates should have 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 (e.g., Article VII) and the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (e.g., Experience with renewable energy projects, including negotiation of power purchase agreements and credit agreements, is desirable.

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.

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.