Overview In this role you will join a top-tier AmLaw 50 Environmental & Land Use team in Washington, DC to counsel clients on complex environmental compliance, enforcement, and remediation matters. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on regulatory strategy and due diligence in transactions, scaling impact across industries. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge environmental issues and a hybrid work setup in a prestigious, growth-focused firm. You will shape regulatory strategies and represent clients in negotiations and proceedings, contributing to the firm's broader environmental agenda.
Compensation / Benefits- hybrid work environment
- comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) matching
- paid parental leave
- childcare support
- professional development resources
Responsibilities- Advise on compliance with major federal and state environmental statutes (CERCLA, RCRA)
- Represent clients in environmental enforcement proceedings and negotiations with regulators
- Counsel on environmental aspects of transactions, due diligence, and risk management
- Draft and review environmental reports, submissions, and compliance documents
- Collaborate with technical consultants and engineers to develop strategic solutions
- Support environmental litigation and administrative proceedings as needed
Key requirements- JD from a top-tier law school; excellent academic credentials
- Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing
- 5-7 years of substantive experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement
- Deep familiarity with CERCLA and RCRA
- Experience with hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste issues preferred
- Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple matters
- exceptional writing
- strong analytical ability
- clear communication
- CERCLA
- RCRA
- environmental compliance
