1,305 Environmental Attorney jobs in the United States

Job Description

Direct Counsel is looking for a litigation attorney to join a mid-sized boutique law firm, with 30-year history, in its busy Environmental Defense Department. Applicants must have 1) at least two (2) years civil litigation experience; 2) superior writing and oral argument skills; 3) familiarity with or a willingness to learn about bedrock environmental laws, such as CERCLA; and 4) be admitted to the California Bar. Geology or hydrogeology background a plus. Trial, class action, toxic tort, and/or environmental regulatory agency experience also a plus. Successful candidates will be expected to play an active role in small to high-profile environmental matters. This is a great opportunity to grow as a young attorney.

Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will also possess experience with advanced litigation including the management of cases throughout all stages (clear communication with clients and fellow attorneys as to status of cases, drafting of complex motions, pleadings, discovery).
• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and analyzing complex documents
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings and complex motions
• Perform legal research
• Make court appearances as necessary
• Supervise junior associates and take direction from supervising partners

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, Bonuses and Benefits

The firm offers excellent comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, paid parking, matching 401K), and competitive salary commensurate with experience. The position has a collegial work environment, and an enlightened dress policy.

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Collegial work environment, and an enlightened dress policy
• Bonus pay structure

Job Type:

• Hybrid work environment. However, a strong suggestion to work in the office frequently as you get to know the ropes. Then, remote work split is flexible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Job Description

Environmental Attorney - Hybrid Position

CANDIDATES APPLYING MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Join a truly special boutique Environmental Firm with an exceptional reputation.

Help business and property owners navigate the complex world of environmental laws and regulations, with a commitment to benefit people and the environment. The firm has represented and worked alongside a wide variety of local, State, and Federal agencies, including U.S. EPA, State Water Resources Control Boards, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Air Resources Board, U.S. Department of Justice, and the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.

The Opportunity:

• Flexible Hybrid Schedule
• Flexible combination of billable hours:salary
• Compensation based on your level of expertise
• Medical, Dental, Vision and additional benefits
• Opportunity to learn new skills

Qualifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with technology and software
• Mac and Microsoft Office proficient
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to manage your schedule
• Growth mindset
• Willingness to constantly learn and improve your skills
• Ability to respect and work well with clients, experts, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and co-workers
• Ability to lead and delegate when appropriate, to best serve our clients

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Attorney is responsible for providing clients with legal advice, guidance, and representation, keeping in mind the client’s best interests. Responsibilities will include all areas of matter management, analysis, strategy, and preparation including, but not limited to:

• Meeting with clients and keeping them updated on matter developments
• Identifying clients’ objectives and using strategic and creative thinking to make appropriate recommendations to achieve those goals
• Caring about our clients and how difficult legal situations impact their lives and businesses
• Being diligent in obtaining necessary information from clients, agencies, opposing parties, and others
• Demonstrating exceptional legal research and clear, persuasive, writing
• Explaining complex, nuanced, legal concepts and technical information into clear and concise language
• Understanding how to assimilate technical and scientific data and reports into legal analysis
• Being able to work on a matter from beginning to end
• The Environmental Attorney will also be responsible for creating matter strategies, case management, setting and meeting deadlines, contributing to a productive and positive work environment, and assisting with business development.

The office is located within walking distance of hiking trails, restaurants, shopping, gyms, yoga studios, medical offices, a library, and other amenities. Located in Rancho Palos Verdes, part of the award-winning Palos Verdes Peninsula School District, employees are eligible to enroll students in the District. Office located within minutes of excellent elementary, middle, and high schools.

*Possible expansion to a satellite office in the Hollywood vicinity of Los Angeles, CA.