Mid-Level Environmental Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Environmental Associate in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in environmental law or permitting, with exposure to M&A or project finance transactions and a diverse client base.

Duties

• Advise clients on environmental statutes such as CERCLA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act.
• Support transactions, project development, permitting, litigation, and agency proceedings.
• 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 at a top law firm or government agency.
• Experience with environmental aspects of M&A or project finance transactions.
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork; proactive and eager to learn.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Admitted to the Bar in a U.S. state

Skills

• Legal research and drafting
• Client interaction management
• Team collaboration
• Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

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
• Parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.