Mid-Level Natural Resources and Project Development Associate

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Boston
New York
Washington
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. seeks a natural resources and project development associate with four to six years of experience to join our Baltimore, Boston, New York, or Washington, DC offices.
The ideal candidate should have significant federal natural resources law and project development expertise, a clear interest in environmental law, a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The candidate should be enterprising and have a strong desire to become a leader in the field of environmental law.
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
Status as an active member in good standing of the bar in at least one state jurisdiction and, for a position in the Baltimore, Boston, New York, or Washington, DC offices, the ability to obtain licensure in the relevant state within 6 months of hire.
Demonstrated experience with the ESA, CWA Section 404 (wetlands), and NEPA. Additional experience with other species protection laws (MBTA, BGEPA, MMPA, and/or CITES).
NHPA experience, CWA 402 construction stormwater experience, CWA 401 experience, and complex project permitting experience, CWA 404 individual permitting program experience, and reviewing/drafting comments on NEPA documents experience.
Supplementary experience with administrative record litigation (drafting motions and briefs in APA cases), experience with upstream and midstream oil and gas projects, and experience with renewable energy projects.
Strong analytical, research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to work well under deadlines, and the ability to assume significant client responsibilities.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
College degree in biological or physical science/environmental studies is a plus.
Federal lands experience is a plus.
Located in the Eastern Time Zone.
Beveridge & Diamond has a premier national environmental practice, with more than 125 lawyers in seven U.S. offices. The firm helps clients around the world resolve critical environmental, natural resource, project development, and sustainability issues relating to their facilities, products, and operations. The firm is consistently recognized as a top-tier nationwide environmental practice by
Chambers USA Guide to the Legal Profession
, Legal 500
, and
U.S. News-Best Lawyers
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to Lindy Resh, Attorney Recruitment Manager, via the web application link
. Applicants only; no third-party solicitations.
In accordance with the laws of the jurisdictions in which this position may be filled, the base salary range for this position is $220,000 - $240,000 annually depending on qualifications and experience. The compensation for this position may also include a discretionary annual bonus and an hours-based bonus.
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and all inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

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