Environmental Transactional and Regulatory Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Environmental Transactional and Regulatory Associate for its Hartford, CT office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in environmental law, focusing on complex regulatory and transactional matters.

Duties

• Advise clients on environmental transactions and due diligence.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage enforcement matters.
• Handle permitting and site remediation processes.
• Engage with state, federal, and local environmental agencies.
• Participate in administrative proceedings and litigation.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in environmental law.
• Ability to manage matters independently and proactively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent legal research and client service skills.
• Admission to practice law in Connecticut; dual admission in New York and/or Massachusetts is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management and technical skills.
• Business-oriented approach to legal issues.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with remote work up to two days per week.

This large, full-service firm is very women-oriented, and it has created many benefits to appeal particularly to women, including flexible work arrangements and 12-week paid maternity leave. Many of the firms attorneys are active in many community, professional and civic matters. Associates receive in-house training in a variety of areas and early client contact and hands-on experience. There is a business casual dress code, but associates are expected to keep professional clothing at the office in case of short notice meetings. All associates are expected to spend at least 50 hours annually on pro bono, and this is part of their billable hour expectation of 1800.