Environmental Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney for their Energy and Environmental practice in Grand Rapids, MI. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years in regulatory actions, enforcement, and compliance, with a background in economics, engineering, geology, or other sciences welcome but not required.

Responsibilities include handling regulatory actions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling environmental litigation, energy rate work, and environmental transactions such as real

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in environmental law.
• Experience in a law firm or government agency at the federal or state level.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act.

Responsibilities

• Handle public utility regulatory actions and environmental enforcement actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Engage in environmental litigation, including CERCLA cost recovery and toxic tort cases.
• Participate in energy rate work and air quality regulation matters.
• Manage environmental transactions such as real estate, M&A, and site remediation.

Skills

Environmental law experience

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney to join their Energy and Environmental practice team in Grand Rapids, MI. The ideal candidate will possess 3-6 years of experience in public utility regulatory actions, environmental enforcement actions, and regulatory compliance. Candidates with experience from federal or Midwestern state agencies are encouraged to apply. A background in economics, engineering, geology, or other scientific fields is welcomed but not required.

Duties

• Handle public utility regulatory actions and environmental enforcement actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Engage in environmental litigation, including CERCLA cost recovery and toxic tort cases.
• Participate in energy rate work and air quality regulation matters.
• Manage environmental transactions such as real estate, M&A, and site remediation.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in environmental law.
• Experience in a law firm or government agency at the federal or state level.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act.

Education

JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.