Environmental Litigation OR Transactional Attorney (CERCLA/RCRA)

About This Role

Join an award-winning firm as an Environmental Attorney, focusing on either transactional law or litigation. Provide expert legal advice and representation on a broad range of environmental matters including CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of environmental matters, including CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other state related statutes
• Lead and manage environmental law litigation, including preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and representing the organization in court
• Conduct due diligence for environmental transactions and advise on potential risks and liabilities
• Develop and implement environmental legal strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives
• Stay up-to-date with changes in environmental laws and regulations and advise the organization on potential impacts
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations
• Negotiate and draft environmental agreements and contracts
• Provide training and guidance to other team members on environmental law matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• 3-10 years of experience in environmental law, with a focus on environmental transactional law OR environmental law litigation
• Extensive knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, environmental regulation, and Superfund
• Proven experience representing organizations in environmental law litigation OR transactional work
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply complex environmental laws and regulations
• Admitted to practice law in the state

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 3-10 years of experience in environmental law, with a focus on environmental transactional law OR environmental law litigation