ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Airports Practice Area (Regulatory/Litigation/Transactional)

Responsibilities Serve as a key member of our nationwide airports practice, while also supporting our other practice areas (e.g., environmental, rail/transit, and project delivery). Work directly with clients and partners on navigating complex federal regulatory and funding schemes in connection with airport operations, airport development, airport finance, construction, procurement, and environmental matters, ranging from the largest airports in the world to small general aviation facilities. Have opportunities for periodic travel to attend client meetings and industry conferences. Qualifications Having 3 to 5 years of legal experience in regulatory, litigation, and/or transactional work; candidates with more extensive experience are also encouraged to apply. Showing a demonstrated interest in public sector legal work. Demonstrating exceptional writing, legal drafting, analytical, negotiating, and advocacy skills, and an ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues. Adapting quickly in a dynamic, fast‑paced work environment to successfully multi‑task, manage deadlines, and proactively address client matters. Demonstrating an ability to think through complex legal and business issues and work collaboratively to advise clients on creative means of achieving their objectives. Having a high comfort level in working both independently and in a team environment. Taking initiative by being action‑oriented, immediately responsible for and responsive to clients, delegating intelligently, and seeking opportunities for personal improvement. Preferred Experience Experience with the federal regulatory framework in which airports operate, or with other transportation regulations and/or federal transportation agencies (e.g., U.S. DOT, FAA, FRA, FTA, FHWA, STB and Build America Bureau). Experience with airport operations, airport law, and/or other aspects of aviation. Demonstrated interest (professional or personal) in public infrastructure, aviation, transportation, public policy, and/or related matters. Experience drafting or working with construction documents and project delivery methods. Entrepreneurial mindset with a collegial, team‑focused approach to legal practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attentive listening, active engagement, and effective communication of complex matters. Excitement about the prospect of a highly creative practice of law, where developing solutions to client matters is difficult, nuanced, and rarely routine. All candidates must have achieved a law degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (CO, NY, DC, or CA, preferred). Position Details Full‑time position to be located in Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; NewYork, NY; or Washington DC. Annual expectation of 1,600 billable hours for associates, with an unlimited amount of approved pro‑bono hours to meet this target. Position requires periodic travel for client meetings, industry conferences, and opportunities to visit colleagues in other firm offices. Salary range: $172,000–$194,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, STD, LTD, group term life insurance, 401(k), flexible PTO, parental leave; the firm will also cover some public transportation costs. Hybrid environment; remote work may be allowed as business needs allow. Equal Employment Opportunity The Firm is actively committed to fostering the principles of diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, marital status, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr