Senior Energy Attorney (8+ yrs)

Phillips Lytle is looking to expand our talent within our Energy and Renewables Practice.

Phillips Lytle has an excellent reputation and a roster of high-profile clients including Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies in industries such as telecommunications, technology, energy, nanotechnology, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences.

The Energy and Renewables Team seeks to hire a senior attorney (Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, Garden City, New York City or Rochester) with eight or more years of experience handling regulatory matters related to the energy sector. Candidates should have experience practicing before a state public utility commission and/or handling issues involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, and/or New York Independent System Operator (or other similar Regional Transmission Organization). Prior work experience within the government or at a utility or energy company is a plus, but not required. Ideal candidates will have portable business and a demonstrated ability to originate and maintain strong client relationships.

We offer a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, and significant client contact and responsibility. We value community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are focused on growing our Firm across our entire footprint, and welcome Associates who are looking for an inclusive and equitable environment, where mentoring, feedback and training are emphasized.

Annual salary range for this position is:

• Albany, Buffalo, Rochester                                           $152,000-$225,000
• Chicago, Garden City, New York City                          $189,000-$250,000

Actual pay may be adjusted based on location, experience, volume and nature of portable business, or other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other benefits include:

•             Bonus Program

•             Medical Insurance

•             Dental Insurance

•             Vision Insurance

•             Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance

•             Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

•             Short-Term Disability

•             Long-Term Disability

•             401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer Match

•             Flexible Spending Account Plan Options

•             10 Annual Holidays

•             Paid Time Off

NOTE: PHILLIPS LYTLE IS NOT WORKING WITH ANY SEARCH FIRMS IN CONNECTION WITH FILLING THIS POSITION.

LOCATIONS: Albany, New York, United States; Buffalo, New York, United States; Garden City, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States; Rochester, New York, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States