Environmental Transactions Regulatory Associate Attorney

Job Title: Environmental Transactions Regulatory Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a driven Associate Attorney with 1-4 years of experience to join its Environmental Regulatory & Transactions practice group. The ideal candidate will have exposure to a diverse spectrum of environmental regulations and demonstrate a strong interest in compliance, enforcement, and liability matters. Candidates with a background in administrative law or restructuring, coupled with a passion for environmental law, are especially encouraged to apply. This opportunity is presented through a legal recruiting firm on behalf of the hiring law firm.

Duties:

• Assist clients with environmental regulatory compliance and risk assessment across a variety of industries

• Support transactional due diligence involving environmental liabilities

• Analyze environmental obligations in the context of corporate restructuring, including bankruptcy proceedings

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, client alerts, and regulatory comment letters

• Represent clients in enforcement actions and administrative proceedings

• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex environmental litigation matters

Requirements:

• 1 to 4 years of experience practicing environmental law or in a related regulatory field

• Proficiency in federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act

• Prior exposure to compliance counseling, enforcement defense, or related transactional work

• Demonstrated interest in environmental issues related to financial restructuring or litigation

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active and good standing membership in at least one U.S. State Bar (or ability to promptly obtain D.C. bar membership)

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical, legal research, and writing skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

• Team-oriented mindset with attention to detail

Job Location:

• Washington, D.C.

If a major corporation is involved in a front page dispute, chances are that this firm is handling the defense. The full service law firm is ultimately all about trial work, enticing hungry young associates from top law schools to join their offices. In Washington DC, you can be guaranteed that the serious fellow in the conference room is the CEO of a major corporation, although associates will spend a few years in the library before they get to meet him. Support staff, compensation, and office environment are all top of the line. The training program and relatively speedy partnership track are an added bonus as well.