Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Regulatory Associate (3-7 years): Firm Wide

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
• Secure landmark results on cutting-edge bet the company litigation
• Navigate complex regulatory hurdles on vital projects on public lands
• Defend litigation on federal and state permits involving water rights and permitting review

Requirements

• Three to seven years of environmental law experience or a background in general regulatory matters with an interest in mining
• Openness to training
• Ability to support litigation matters
• Excitement to be part of a dynamic team
• 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
• Potential for practical law school experience (law review, law journal, moot court, or trial advocacy team), and/or judicial clerkship experience

Qualifications

• Law school transcripts

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $215,000 – $270,000 for applicants based in Colorado, is $180,000 – $205,000 for applicants based in Nevada, and is $215,000 – $270,000 for applicants based in Washington, D.C.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits Summary

• Work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
• Enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers
• 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
• 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

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 Lisa Visconti-Liss LJViscontiLiss@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, innovative 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. Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.

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