Environmental Associate (Mid-to-Senior Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate (Mid-to-Senior Level) to join their Energy & Natural Resources - Environmental Practice Group in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of transactional deal experience focusing on environmental, health, and safety-related matters.

Duties

• Lead environmental due diligence for real estate sales and corporate mergers and acquisitions.
• Counsel clients on environmental regulatory matters.
• Negotiate civil enforcement matters in environmental and health and safety cases.
• Manage matters regarding waste disposal, air emissions permitting, and water discharge enforcement.
• Handle environmental reporting requirements.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant transactional experience.
• Active bar membership in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Texas, or California.
• Experience in environmental due diligence and regulatory counseling.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex environmental matters.
• Excellent client counseling abilities.

Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time and Vacation Time
• Excess Liability Insurance

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.