Transportation & Infrastructure Associate Attorney

Transportation & Infrastructure Associate Attorney (Regulatory / Administrative Law / Public Projects) – 1–4 YearsLocations: New York, NY; Washington, DCCompensation: $159,000 – $180,000 + bonusWork Model: Hybrid (3 days in office)Bar Admission: Active bar admission required (NY/DC preferred)IMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FORThis is a law firm associate attorney role focused on transportation, infrastructure, regulatory, and public-sector legal work.Candidates MustBe a licensed attorney (JD required)Have 1–4 years of relevant litigation, administrative law, or transactional experience OR a recent judicial clerkshipHave exceptional legal writing and analytical skillsHave genuine interest in transportation, infrastructure, environmental, or public-sector mattersThis Role Is Not Suitable ForCandidates seeking traditional BigLaw compensation-focused environmentsTransactional attorneys without regulatory or public-sector interestCandidates without strong writing or research skillsAbout The OpportunityWe are working with a law firm seeking a Transportation & Infrastructure Associate Attorney to support a nationally recognized practice advising public transportation agencies, airports, transit authorities, and government entities on high-impact infrastructure matters. This role offers rare cross-practice exposure spanning transportation, environmental, energy, infrastructure, and real estate work.What You’ll Be DoingDraft pleadings and filings in judicial and administrative proceedingsConduct legal research and draft memoranda on transportation and infrastructure mattersDraft and negotiate contracts and operating agreements tied to federally funded projectsWork directly with public agencies, airports, transit authorities, and government clientsSupport regulatory, transactional, litigation, and infrastructure-related matters across practicesWhat We’re Looking For1–4 years of relevant experience OR a completed judicial clerkshipStrong writing, advocacy, and analytical skillsAbility to manage deadlines and work across multiple practice areasInterest in public infrastructure, transportation, and regulatory mattersNice to HaveExperience before federal transportation agencies (STB, FRA, FTA, FAA, FHWA)Experience with federally funded infrastructure projects or grant programsPublic-sector or government agency experienceWhy This Role Stands OutDirect partner exposure from day oneCross-practice experience rarely available at the junior level1,600-hour billable target with strong work-life balanceMeaningful infrastructure and public-impact legal workCore KeywordsTransportation Attorney; Infrastructure Law; Administrative Law; Regulatory Attorney; Public Projects; Transit Law; Environmental Law; Government Contracts; Transportation LitigationSkills: litigation,public,administrative law,infrastructure,projects,administrative,transportation