Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Litigation & Regulatory Associate (3-7 years): Reno or Las Vegas, NV

About the role

Holland & Hart is seeking a mid-level associate to join our nationally ranked Energy, Environment and Natural Resources practice. The application window is anticipated to close on or after August 31, 2026. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with Chambers-ranked partners
• Engage face-to-face with federal and state agencies
• Assist clients with addressing environmental issues
• Navigate permitting processes
• Defend project approvals and operations

Requirements

• Three to seven years of environmental and regulatory law experience
• The ability to support litigation matters
• Focus on the mining industry
• Excited to be part of a dynamic team
• Eager to take ownership of matters with appropriate supervision, mentorship, and guidance
• Eager to get to know clients
• Demonstrate a teamwork ethic, critical analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to excel under pressure and thrive under demanding schedules and deadlines
• Practical law school experience (law review, law journal, moot court, or trial advocacy team), and/or judicial clerkship experience are highly desired

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in Nevada

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with environmental and regulatory law
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Merit-based compensation
• Generous bonus program
• Fee splits
• 1800 billable hours per year
• 75 pro bono/public service hours per year
• At least 25 community-building, diversity & inclusion investment hours per year
• Work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
• Inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
• Continuing legal education programs
• Free or discounted legal services
• Volunteer opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $202,500 – $265,500 for applicants based in Nevada. The firm’s generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.

Schedule

Associates are expected 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.

Benefits Summary

• Robust wellness program
• Unlimited PTO
• A reduced time program
• A sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD coverage
• Inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
• Continuing legal education programs
• Free or discounted legal services
• Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation

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 Leslie Thompson, Senior Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator (LNThompson@hollandhart.com) No phone calls, please. Search agency inquires may be directed to Lisa Visconti-Liss, Senior Recruiting Manager (LJViscontiLiss@hollandhart.com). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.

About Holland & Hart

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients. Our low ratio of partners to associates means in-depth, hands-on experience starts from day one. Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.” Our core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives—influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture. Holland & Hart attracts those who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs including sabbaticals, service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible-hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests. Holland & Hart is a full-service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 14 offices. Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal counsel from a vantage like no other. For more information, visit hollandhart.com. Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.

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