Associate Attorney - Airports Practice Area Regulatory/Litigation/Transactional

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its airports practice in New York City, NY. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a dynamic legal practice that intersects transportation, public policy, and infrastructure. The position involves sophisticated work across regulatory, transactional, litigation, environmental, and finance issues related to airports of all sizes.

Duties

• Serve as a key member of the nationwide airports practice.
• Support other practice areas such as environmental, rail/transit, and project delivery.
• Work directly with clients and partners on complex federal regulatory and funding schemes.
• Engage in airport operations, development, finance, construction, procurement, and environmental matters.
• Travel periodically for client meetings and industry conferences.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of legal experience in regulatory, litigation, and/or transactional work.
• Demonstrated interest in public sector legal work.
• Exceptional writing, legal drafting, analytical, negotiating, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think through complex legal and business issues.
• Comfort working independently and in a team environment.

Education

• Law degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (CO, NY, DC, or CA preferred).

Skills

• Experience with federal regulatory frameworks related to airports or transportation.
• Experience with airport operations, law, or aviation.
• Interest in public infrastructure, aviation, transportation, or public policy.
• Experience with construction documents and project delivery methods.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a team-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Public transportation cost coverage.
• Hybrid work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306