Environmental Associate (Mid-to-Senior Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate (Mid-to-Senior Level) to join their San Francisco, CA office. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in transactional deals focusing on environmental, health, and safety-related matters. This role involves leading environmental due diligence for real estate sales and corporate mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising clients on environmental regulatory issues.

Duties

• Manage matters related to waste disposal from industrial and power-producing applications.
• Oversee air emissions permitting and water discharge enforcement and permitting.
• Handle matters involving environmental reporting requirements.
• Advise clients on environmental regulatory matters and negotiate civil enforcement issues.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of transactional deal experience in environmental, health, and safety matters.
• Experience in environmental due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions.
• Active bar membership in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Texas, or California.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

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

Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health Services
• 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.