Environmental Associate

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking a talented and motivated Environmental Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of experience to join its Energy and Environmental practice team. The role focuses on environmental enforcement, regulatory compliance, and transactional support, offering a dynamic opportunity for attorneys passionate about environmental law and energy regulation.

Location:

• Lansing, Michigan

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on environmental enforcement actions

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental laws

• Support environmental aspects of transactional matters including real estate and M&A deals

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on site remediation and due diligence

• Optionally assist with environmental litigation and energy regulatory issues

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of experience practicing environmental law

• Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act

• Ability to advise on environmental transactional matters and site remediation

• Willingness to support energy rate work or air quality issues is preferred but not required

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with a state bar (admission in Michigan or Illinois preferred)

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities

• Excellent communication and client-relations skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment

• Scientific literacy or experience in engineering, geology, or a related field is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

• Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and high-impact environmental matters

• Collaborative, growth-oriented practice environment

This small firm has attorneys with diverse backgrounds with varying business and practical experiences and personal and professional interests. Their clients are diverse in size and character, for they represent individuals in their personal and business concerns, trusts and estates, publicly traded and multinational companies, and many start-up, small, and medium-sized businesses. The work environment has a closely-knit collegial feeling to it. Attorneys pride themselves on their values because they provide the underpinnings for the way they run their business, the way they treat their clients, and the way they work with each other. They strive to be honest and fair; to treat all as valued members of their team; to mentor others and strive for their successes. Attorneys here are committed to working together and serving their communities through pro bono work.