Environmental Associate (Mid-to-Senior Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an upper mid-level to lower senior associate to join the Energy & Natural Resources - Environmental Practice Group in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience focusing on environmental, health, and safety-related matters.

Duties

• Advise clients on environmental compliance and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on environmental issues.
• Represent clients in negotiations and administrative proceedings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex environmental projects.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong background in environmental, health, and safety law.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• 401k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• 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
• 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.