Energy & Infrastructure - Mid-Level Environmental Associate

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible Time Off program

401k program

Job summary

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe in Wheeling seeks a Mid-Level Associate with 3-5 years of environmental law experience. Responsibilities include advising clients on regulatory matters, supporting transactions, and conducting legal research.

The ideal candidate will possess a JD, strong academic credentials, and demonstrated experience with environmental permitting. The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 and $365,000, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of environmental law experience at a reputable law firm or government agency.
• Experience with M&A or project finance transactions.
• Ability to work with federal and state agencies on regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental statutes and regulations.
• Support transactions, project development, compliance, and permitting.
• Conduct legal research and draft essential documents.

Skills

Environmental law expertise

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Client service commitment

Excellent communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Overview

Orrick's Energy & Infrastructure Business Unit is seeking a Mid‑Level Associate with 3‑5 years of environmental law and permitting experience, with exposure to M&A or project finance transactions and a diverse client base, including developers, financial institutions, private equity firms, government entities, and Fortune 500 companies.

We pride ourselves on a collegial, innovative environment that is both professionally and personally rewarding. Our firm offers exceptional training and mentoring opportunities and values an entrepreneurial outlook. We’re looking for candidates who are passionate, collaborative, and ready to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on matters involving environmental statutes and regulations (e.g., CERCLA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act).
• Support transactions, project development, regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Conduct legal research, draft documents, manage client interactions, and work with environmental consultants.
• Work with federal and state agencies on complex matters.
• Contribute to a team‑oriented environment while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced practice.

Qualifications

• JD with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to the Bar in a U.S. state and compliant with local jurisdictional requirements.
• 3‑5 years of relevant environmental law experience at a top law firm or government agency.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental and permitting aspects of M&A or project finance transactions.
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork; proactive and eager to learn.

How to Apply

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, writing sample, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact [e-mail] for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Zach Smith, Recruiting Manager, at [e-mail].

Why Orrick

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We’ll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top‑notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you’re just who we’ve been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 and $365,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short‑ and long‑term disability and industry‑leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a “qualified applicant” is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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