Environmental Associate Attorney

Balch & Bingham LLP; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Balch & Bingham LLP seeks an associate with 2–5 years of experience to join our Environmental group. The ideal candidate will handle environmental regulatory matters and contribute to matters affecting energy and other regulated industries.

Strong analytical and writing skills, curiosity, and interest in environmental law are essential. The role offers exposure to complex regulatory, compliance, and policy matters in a sophisticated practice.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in environmental law or related regulatory matters.
• Experience handling environmental regulatory matters; exposure to energy sector or heavily regulated industries preferred

Responsibilities

• Support complex environmental regulatory matters for clients.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on regulatory, compliance, and policy issues

Skills

Analytical Skills

Legal Writing

Environmental Law

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Balch & Bingham is expanding its team and is seeking an associate with 2–5 years of experience to join our Environmental group. We are looking for a motivated attorney with experience handling environmental regulatory matters, preferably with exposure to issues affecting the energy sector or other heavily regulated industries.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in environmental law. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients on complex regulatory, compliance, and policy matters in a sophisticated practice.