Holland & Hart's Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities (ETU) practice is seeking an associate to join this collaborative subgroup of our Environmental Energy & Natural Resources practice in our Denver office. Holland & Hart will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.
This position involves guiding clients through federal and state regulatory and administrative proceedings involving public utilities. This associate will focus on the rates, resource planning, and regulation of electric and gas utilities, pipelines, and nonutility electric generators and will assist clients with solving complex issues impacting electric and gas services.
Position Requirements
Candidates should have relevant, level-appropriate experience or interest within the spectrum of public utility regulatory matters, and/or solid law school performance record, superior writing and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering stellar client service and practical business-oriented advice to a sophisticated clientele. The ideal candidate will have a background in business (economics, accounting, finance), engineering, or an energy policy related undergraduate degree. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes excellence, teamwork, innovation, and efficiency. Clerkship experience a plus. References will be required.
Compensation and Expectations
Holland & Hart's compensation is merit-based-you'll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements and on your contributions to the team's efforts. As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, Holland & Hart is providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Colorado) is $200,000 - $215,000.
Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.
Judicial clerks are eligible for a one-time bonus immediately following the completion of a judicial clerkship with a federal appellate, federal district, tax court, state supreme court, or state appellate court.
Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.
Benefits Summary
Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.
Application Process
Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Anna Bartle, Recruiting Coordinator, [redacted]. Search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Visconti-Liss [redacted]. No phone calls please.
