Ambitious Environmental Associate: Permitting & Compliance

Smith Anderson Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Anderson is the leading environmental law practice in North Carolina, based in Raleigh. We seek an experienced attorney to advise clients on regulatory compliance, permitting, remediation, and enforcement, and to contribute to transactional and litigation matters within our Environmental Practice.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years in environmental law at a law firm, with strong writing and advocacy skills, and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Three years of environmental law experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, enforcement, and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented environmental counsel on compliance, permits, and enforcement actions.
• Support environmental aspects of transactions and real estate deals.
• Represent clients in environmental litigation and administrative proceedings.

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Discovery tools

Job description

Smith Anderson is the leading environmental law practice in North Carolina, based in Raleigh. We seek an experienced attorney to advise clients on regulatory compliance, permitting, remediation, and enforcement, and to contribute to transactional and litigation matters within our Environmental Practice.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years in environmental law at a law firm, with strong writing and advocacy skills, and a client-focused approach.