Environmental Regulatory Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Regulatory Associate to join its Environmental and Mass Tort Department in Atlanta. The successful candidate will provide guidance on environmental law matters across various media, including air, water, and land, through counseling, negotiations, and litigation.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on environmental regulations and compliance.
• Engage in negotiations and litigation related to environmental matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop strategic solutions for environmental issues.
• Utilize innovative technology platforms to enhance legal research and analysis.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience with environmental regulations and regulators.
• Experience with major federal environmental regulatory programs.
• Former state or federal agency experience is a plus.
• Georgia Bar membership is required.

Education

• Degree in environmental studies or related field preferred.

Certifications

• Georgia Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in using technology for legal research and document drafting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

The Georgia law practice was launched fourteen years ago. There are forty-nine professional attorneys employed at the law office. Areas of concentration consist of labor-employment, commercial litigation, corporate services, mergers-acquisitions, real estate, health care, taxation, and commercial lending-leasing. Diversity in the workplace is strongly endorsed such as their latest endeavor for clergy members. Besides, the legal practice is the recipient of the Thomas L. Sager award. Pro-bono work is supported as well.