Environmental Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney to join their Environmental Practice Group in San Francisco, California. This role involves supporting a wide range of regulatory, litigation, and administrative matters within the environmental sector.

Duties

• Provide regulatory analysis and practical advice across air, water, and soil media.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of major environmental laws such as CERCLA, CAA, CWA, RCRA, and TSCA.
• Advise clients across federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, with a focus on California.
• Engage in litigation and administrative proceedings, including drafting briefs and handling meetings.
• Show interest or experience in climate and carbon matters, including California programs and carbon credit transactions.
• Conduct transactional environmental due diligence.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant environmental law experience in regulatory counseling and/or disputes.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters.
• Team-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn from leading practitioners.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction of the office location.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Organizational skills to manage concurrent matters.
• Team collaboration and learning aptitude.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306