Energy Associate Attorney

Pay: $160,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized law firm handling sophisticated renewable energy and environmental litigation matters.
• Work on high-profile administrative, regulatory, and civil litigation impacting the evolving energy industry.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely.
• Benefit from structured mentorship, formal career development, and a transparent path to partnership.
• Earn competitive performance bonuses in addition to base compensation.
• Collaborate with highly respected attorneys while building deep industry expertise in a growing practice area.
• Be part of a people-first culture that values professional growth, community involvement, and work-life balance.

Location:

Lexington, Kentucky (Hybrid) — Enjoy a flexible schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.

Note:

Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in energy law, administrative law, or civil litigation. Kentucky experience is strongly preferred. Attorneys able to transfer a UBE score for Kentucky licensure or waive into the Kentucky Bar are encouraged to apply. Relocation may be considered for qualified candidates.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm serving businesses across a wide range of industries, delivering sophisticated legal counsel backed by strong business insight. Our attorneys work collaboratively on complex matters while enjoying outstanding mentorship, professional development, and long-term career opportunities. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in renewable energy, environmental, and administrative litigation matters.
• Handle proceedings before state agencies, administrative bodies, and courts.
• Advise clients on regulatory and compliance issues affecting energy projects.
• Prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and other complex legal filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Participate in hearings, appeals, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Stay current on legal and industry developments impacting the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license or ability to obtain Kentucky licensure through UBE transfer or waiver.
• 2+ years of administrative, civil litigation, or energy law experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Experience before the Kentucky Public Service Commission or Kentucky Electrical Generation and Transmission Siting Board is highly preferred.
• Environmental regulatory, transactional, or litigation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Our team invests in your long-term success through formal mentorship, ongoing training, and meaningful career advancement opportunities. You'll work alongside talented attorneys on challenging matters while enjoying a collaborative, inclusive culture, excellent benefits, hybrid flexibility, generous retirement contributions, paid parental leave, wellness resources, and opportunities for community and pro bono involvement.

JPC-1541

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: KY bar license, 2+ yrs of litigation exp. 2+ yrs of energy law exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 2+ years
• Additional context: Relocation - Potentially, for candidates able to transfer UBE score or waive into KY Bar. Packages - Typically none; signing bonus and relocation assistance may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 2-3 years: $160K-$170K
  • 4-5 years: $170K-$183K
  • 6+ years: $183K-$195K

Submission Email: Sydney and Katie -

scook@fbtgibbons.com

kklaeren@fbtgibbons.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

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• Client job title: Energy Associate Attorney
• Location: Lexington, KY
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• Experience: 2+
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