Real Estate, Energy and Environmental Associate Attorney

Pay: $85000.00 - $105000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join one of Northern New Englands leading law firms and work on sophisticated real estate energy environmental utility and telecommunications matters.
• Build a unique legal practice at the intersection of real estate transactions permitting regulatory compliance energy projects public utility work and land use.
• Work with industry-leading attorneys across Vermont and Northern New Hampshire.
• Receive strong mentorship training leading technology and hands-on experience with meaningful client matters.
• Enjoy competitive compensation bonus opportunities excellent benefits paid parental leave retirement contributions student loan 401(k) matching profit sharing and long-term career development.
• Build your legal career in Burlington Vermont with access to an exceptional Northern New England lifestyle and outdoor recreation.

Location: This is an on-site position based in our Burlington Vermont office with occasional travel to other offices as needed. We strongly prefer candidates who are already located in the area or have meaningful ties to Vermont New Hampshire or Northern New England.

Note: Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law. Vermont or New Hampshire Bar admission is strongly preferred. Experience in real estate environmental law energy law telecommunications permitting regulatory compliance land use or related areas is preferred.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well-established Northern New England law firm known for practical business-minded legal counsel sophisticated client work and a collaborative culture. Our attorneys support clients across real estate energy environmental land use public utility telecommunications and business matters while providing the mentorship technology resources and professional development needed to build a meaningful long-term career.

Job Description

• Support a broad range of real estate energy environmental telecommunications public utility permitting and regulatory matters.
• Assist with real estate transactions land use matters project development permitting strategy and regulatory compliance.
• Research analyze and apply specific areas of law affecting real estate energy environmental and telecommunications projects.
• Draft review and analyze legal documents correspondence agreements filings memoranda and project-related materials.
• Work with attorneys and clients on matters involving real estate development energy projects utility issues land use approvals environmental review and telecom infrastructure.
• Communicate with clients agencies opposing counsel consultants and other project participants.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys across Vermont and Northern New Hampshire.
• Take on increasing responsibility as your legal regulatory and client-facing skills develop.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law.
• 1 to 4 years of legal experience preferred.
• Vermont or New Hampshire Bar admission is strongly preferred.
• Experience with real estate transactions permitting regulatory compliance environmental law energy law telecommunications land use public utility work or project development is preferred.
• Excellent legal research writing analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail practical judgment and ability to manage complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Advanced degree or prior professional experience in real estate environmental energy or telecommunications matters is a plus.
• Vermont New Hampshire or Northern New England ties are strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Collaborative supportive culture where attorneys are encouraged to learn contribute and grow.
• Strong mentorship training leading technology and professional development resources.
• Unique mix of real estate energy environmental regulatory utility and telecommunications work.
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on meaningful projects throughout Vermont and Northern New Hampshire.
• Excellent benefits including health dental vision HSA support paid disability paid life insurance PTO paid parental leave 401(k) matching student loan 401(k) matching profit sharing and additional retirement plan benefits.
• A Burlington-based role offering access to hiking biking skiing water sports and the Northern New England lifestyle.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: VT bar license

• Nice to haves: Preferred 1 to 4 years legal experience Vermont or New Hampshire Bar admission real estate transactions permitting regulatory compliance environmental law energy law telecommunications land use public utility project development

• Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - yes

• Salary Bands:

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Well-established Northern New England law firm seeking an Associate Attorney for its Real Estate Energy Environmental and Telecommunications group in Burlington VT. Role supports real estate transactions permitting regulatory compliance land use energy projects environmental matters telecom projects and public utility work. On-site role; admitted attorney required with VT/NH bar and 1 to 4 years related experience strongly preferred.

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