Williams Weese Pepple & Ferguson Careers
Environmental/Regulatory Associate
Job Requirements:
Our Environmental Natural Resources group seeks associates with at least two years of post-JD experience in environmental regulatory matters. This position involves assisting companies in all aspects of state and federal regulatory regimes, including rule and guidance development; permitting; implementation of compliance programs; self-evaluation of compliance; and enforcement. Clean Air Act experience a plus.
Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas:
- Advising clients on a wide range of environmental regulatory matters.
- Strong legal research and legal writing skills.
- Preferred background in environmental science or energy.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor
- Must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or willing to complete process to waive into Colorado Bar.
- Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Position type:
- Full-Time/Regular
Salary Range:
- $170,000 to $215,000 – Depending on experience.
Benefits:
- At year end, this position may be eligible for a discretionary and/or an hours-based bonus.
- In addition, full-time employees will be eligible for the firm’s benefits as they currently exist, which include, but are not limited to health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with contribution from the firm, flexible time off, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Yearly 1800-hour expectation.
Application:
- Please send cover letter, resume and law school transcript to lconway@williamsweese.com
Natural Resources Litigation Associate
Job Requirements:
Our Litigation group seeks a junior associate attorney with post-JD experience to join our natural resources litigation team. Join us and help solve disputes involving natural resources, oil & gas, energy, the environment, ski areas and federal public lands. We are looking for a star performer who will take the work seriously, yet still be a part of our fun Firm culture.
Qualified candidates may have the following attributes:
- Experience representing clients in natural resources, oil & gas, energy, federal lands, or environmental litigation matters.
- Strong legal research and legal writing skills.
- Enthusiasm, attention to detail, an entrepreneurial and ownership mentality, and the ability to contribute to and collaborate with the team.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor
- Former judicial law clerks encouraged to apply.
- Must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in Colorado or willing to complete the process to waive into Colorado Bar.
Position Type:
- Full-Time in person role.
Salary Range:
- $170,000 to $200,000 – Depending on experience.
Benefits:
- At year end, this position is eligible for an hours-based bonus and may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.
- Full-time employees are eligible for the firm’s benefits as they currently exist, which include, but are not limited to health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with contribution from the firm, flexible time off, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Yearly 1800-hour expectation.
Application:
- Please send cover letter, resume and law school transcript to lconway@williamsweese.com
Corporate and Transactional Attorney
Job Requirements:
The Firm is looking for outstanding corporate attorneys to join our thriving full-service business practice. We would like to add one or more corporate, M&A, and corporate transaction lawyers to our team. Partner, counsel, or attorney candidates with 10+ years of experience and some business preferred. This is a tremendous opportunity for a corporate lawyer with good client relationships and skills. Our attorneys have the sophisticated local, regional, and nationwide practices to support high-achieving corporate and M&A lawyers. Outstanding compensation and a fun, no-nonsense Firm culture.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor
- Must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based or willing to complete process to waive into Colorado Bar.
- Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Position type:
- Full-Time/Regular
Salary Range:
- For attorneys or counsel, salary range is $205,000 to $230,000, based on experience.
Benefits:
- At year end, this position may be eligible for a discretionary and/or an hours-based bonus.
- In addition, full-time employees will be eligible for the firm’s benefits as they currently exist, which include, but are not limited to health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with contribution from the firm, flexible time off, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
- Yearly 1800-hour expectation.
Application:
- Please send cover letter, resume and law school transcript to lconway@williamsweese.com
