Environmental Associate

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Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking an Environmental Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and enforcement. This position will involve working across a variety of environmental law areas, including air and water quality, waste management, brownfields redevelopment, and worker health and safety. The firm is looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial individual who can balance multiple areas of environmental law while contributing to the growth of the practice.

Location:

• Denver, CO

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on environmental compliance and permitting issues.
• Handle enforcement matters, including regulatory and enforcement actions.
• Work on legal issues related to air and water quality, hazardous wastes, cleanup and cost allocation, and spills/releases.
• Assist in brownfields redevelopment projects and worker health & safety concerns.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to devise strategies for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Support complex environmental litigation, if applicable, though experience in this area is preferred but not required.
• Contribute to the firm's environmental law practice growth through business development and client relationships.
• Draft legal documents, including memos, motions, and compliance reports.
• Stay current with changes in environmental regulations and laws at the federal, state, and local levels.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in environmental law, with a focus on compliance, permitting, and enforcement.
• Experience or interest in complex environmental litigation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of environmental law topics, such as air/water quality, waste management, brownfields redevelopment, spills/releases, and worker health & safety.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar (Colorado preferred, but open to other jurisdictions).

Skills:

• Expertise in environmental compliance, permitting, and enforcement.
• Knowledge of environmental litigation processes (preferred).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (detailed list available upon request).
• Opportunity for career growth and development in a leading environmental law practice.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306