Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Litigation Associate Firm Wide

Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Litigation Associate (3-7 years):
Firm Wide

Billings, Montana

Boise, Idaho

Boulder, Colorado

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Phoenix, Arizona

Salt Lake City, Utah

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Associate

Holland & Hart is seeking a mid-level associate to join our nationally ranked Energy, Environment and Natural Resources practice. The application window is anticipated to close on or after September 30, 2026. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.

Based in Nevada—one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions—our team sits at the center of the domestic critical minerals and energy boom. We secure landmark results on cutting edge bet the company litigation for clients developing vital projects on public lands, navigating complex regulatory hurdles at a time when domestic mineral production is crucial to the nation’s security and energy future.

As an associate on our team, you will collaborate directly with Chambers-ranked partners, engage face-to-face with federal and state agencies, and build elite expertise in a high-stakes, fast-moving legal sector.

Ready to shape the future of critical mineral energy law?

Ideal candidates will have three to seven years of environmental law experience or a background in general litigation matters with an interest in mining and water rights and openness for training. Administrative litigation and regulatory experience are a plus. This position involves water rights, permitting review, and defending litigation on federal and state permits.

We are seeking candidates who are excited to be part of a dynamic team, ready to take ownership of matters (with appropriate supervision, mentorship, and guidance) and eager to get to know our clients. Candidates should demonstrate a teamwork ethic, critical analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to excel under pressure and thrive under demanding schedules and deadlines.

Practical law school experience (law review, law journal, moot court, or trial advocacy team), and/or judicial clerkship experience are highly desired.

Holland & Hart’s compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements. In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated salary range for this role is $215,000 – $270,000for applicants based in Colorado, and is $180,000 – $205,000for applicants based in Nevada.

Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.

Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.

Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave.

The firm offers inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection…