We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative Senior Associate Attorney to join our projects-oriented law firm. As a key member of our nationwide Airports practice, you will support our Public-Private Partnerships and Alternative Project Delivery practice, working directly with clients and partners on complex airport commercial transactions.
About Our Firm:
Our firm is a fast-growing national specialized law firm dedicated to helping clients solve complex problems in airports, real estate, land use, infrastructure, project financing, rail, transit, renewable energy, environmental, conservation, and tribal law. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment, where associates regularly work with colleagues across all practice areas.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key member of our nationwide Airports practice, supporting our Public-Private Partnerships and Alternative Project Delivery practice
- Work directly with clients and partners on negotiating and drafting agreements supporting complex airport commercial transactions
- Advise clients nationwide on federal regulatory requirements regarding airport development, airport finance, construction, procurement, and environmental matters
- Have opportunities for periodic travel to attend client meetings and industry conferences
Requirements:
- 7 or more years of relevant transactional or regulatory experience
- Exceptional writing, legal drafting, analytical, negotiating, and advocacy skills
- Ability to professionally interact with clients and colleagues
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Ability to think through complex legal and business issues and work collaboratively to advise clients
- High comfort level in working both independently and in a team environment
- Academic excellence and leadership, with a law degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (CO, NY, DC, or CA, preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the federal regulatory framework in which airports operate, or with other transportation regulations and/or federal transportation agencies
- Experience drafting bespoke agreements and other documents supporting innovative commercial transactions
- Experience with airport operations, airport law, and/or other aspects of aviation
- Demonstrated interest in public infrastructure, aviation, transportation, public policy, and/or related matters
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a collegial, team-focused approach to legal practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Position Details:
- Full-time position located in Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, or Washington DC
- Annual expectation of 1,600 billable hours, with unlimited approved pro bono hours
- Periodic travel required for client meetings, industry conferences, and opportunities to visit with colleagues in other Firm offices
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, STD, LTD, group term life insurance, 401(k), flexible PTO, and parental leave
- The Firm will also cover some public transportation costs