Job Description
Sr. Environmental Attorney Location : California Offices (Century City, Downtown LA, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco)
Practice Area : Environmental and Natural Resources
Direct Counsel is seeking a
Sr. Environmental Attorney with 7 to 10 years of experience to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm's
Environmental and Natural Resources practice in their California offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled attorney to work with a supportive, collaborative team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The firm is known for advising clients on complex environmental regulatory matters and enforcement issues, particularly those arising under federal and California-specific environmental laws.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide legal counsel to clients on a wide array of environmental regulatory matters , including compliance and enforcement under CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act , and other related California statutes .
- Lead and manage environmental due diligence for a variety of real estate and transactional matters, including complex investigations and assessments of contaminated properties.
- Guide clients through the sale or purchase of potentially contaminated properties , ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and minimizing potential legal risks.
- Advise clients on environmental risks associated with land use, development projects, and real estate transactions.
- Represent clients in environmental disputes , including regulatory enforcement actions , and provide litigation support related to environmental matters.
- Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of client service.
- Collaborate with a team of attorneys to support the firm's practice, mentoring junior associates and contributing to the continued development of the environmental practice group.
Qualifications :
- 7 to 10 years of experience practicing environmental law, with significant experience advising clients on regulatory compliance and enforcement actions related to environmental laws.
- Expertise in handling environmental due diligence , site investigation , and transactions involving potentially contaminated properties.
- Experience advising on environmental matters relating to federal and California-specific environmental regulations , including CERCLA , RCRA , the Clean Air Act , and the Clean Water Act .
- Strong analytical , research , writing , and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team , supporting a wide range of clients from developers to corporate entities.
- Demonstrated leadership and the ability to manage significant projects and client relationships.
- A high level of academic achievement from a top law school.
- Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a
collaborative and entrepreneurial environment , handling cutting-edge environmental matters for clients across diverse industries, including real estate, energy, and manufacturing. The firm offers a
competitive salary and benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is
$315,000 to $345,000 per year, with actual salary dependent on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, and qualifications.
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