Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Regulatory Associate (3-7 years): Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming offices
About the role
Holland & Hart is seeking a mid-level associate to join our nationally ranked Energy, Environment and Natural Resources practice. Based in Nevada—one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions—our team sits at the center of the domestic critical minerals and energy boom. We secure landmark results on cutting edge bet the company litigation for clients developing vital projects on public lands, navigating complex regulatory hurdles at a time when domestic mineral production is crucial to the nation's security and energy future. As an associate on our team, you will collaborate directly with Chambers-ranked partners, engage face-to-face with federal and state agencies, and build elite expertise in a high-stakes, fast-moving legal sector.
Requirements
- Three to seven years of environmental law experience or a background in general regulatory matters with an interest in mining and openness to training
- Ability to support litigation matters
- Experience or familiarity with water rights, permitting review, and defending litigation on federal and state permits
- Teamwork ethic, critical analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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
Compensation
- Anticipated salary range: $215,000 – $270,000 for applicants based in Colorado; $180,000 – $205,000 for applicants based in Nevada
- Generous bonus program rewarding financial contributions and hard work
- Associates are eligible for fee splits
- Billable hour expectation: 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), plus at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours
Benefits
- Robust wellness program
- Unlimited PTO
- Reduced time program
- Sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners
- Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
- Enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers
- Automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave
- Inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits
- Voluntary income protection benefits (supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances)
- 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
- Educational assistance program
- Subscription service for continuing legal education programs
- Free or discounted legal services
- Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation (volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends)
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, AJBartle@hollandhart.com. Search firm inquiries may be directed to Tia Baker TBBaker@hollandhart.com. No phone calls please.
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. 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.