Mid-Level Environmental Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Environmental Associate in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in environmental law or permitting, with exposure to M&A or project finance transactions. The role involves working with a diverse client base, including developers, financial institutions, and government entities.

Duties

• Advise clients on environmental statutes such as CERCLA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act.
• Support transactions, project development, permitting, and litigation.
• Conduct legal research, draft documents, and manage client interactions.
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies on complex matters.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

• JD with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to the Bar in a U.S. state and compliant with local jurisdictional requirements.
• 3-5 years of relevant environmental law experience.
• Experience with environmental aspects of M&A or project finance transactions.
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Bar admission in a U.S. state

Skills

• Legal research and drafting
• Client interaction management
• Team collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays

The Los Angeles office of this premier, high-level finance firm splits its full-service practice into a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The firm offers an entrepreneurial, upbeat work environment and an opportunity to work with fun and interesting people. Candidates we have sent here return genuinely impressed with the firms attorneys overall competence. The firm offers top market pay, and not so coincidentally, associates often complain about high expectations for billable hours. The firm recently opened its first overseas office.