Environmental Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Environmental Associate Attorney to join the Energy and Environmental practice in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves regulatory actions, environmental enforcement, and environmental litigation including CERCLA and toxic tort matters.

Candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school, bar admission in good standing, and 3–6 years of environmental law experience, gained in a law firm or government setting.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• 3–6 years of environmental law experience, in law firm or government setting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations including 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

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney to join their Energy and Environmental practice team in Grand Rapids, MI.

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.
• EducationJD from an accredited law school.
• CertificationsBar admission in good standing.
• SkillsStrong 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.