Environmental Associate Attorney (3+ Yrs Exp)

Jobot; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking an Environmental Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience. This role involves advising clients on environmental compliance, conducting due diligence for transactions, and drafting environmental provisions in contracts. Ideal candidates should have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Connecticut Bar. The position offers opportunities to work with a diverse client base and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of environmental law experience, preferably at a mid-sized or large law firm.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance and regulatory issues.
• Collaborative mindset to work with attorneys across practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal, state, and local environmental laws.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist in drafting environmental provisions in commercial contracts.
• Support clients in environmental permitting and site remediation.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory counseling

Transactional due diligence

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to the Connecticut Bar

Job description

Overview

A well-established law firm in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a talented and motivated Environmental Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of environmental transactional and regulatory matters for a sophisticated client base, including real estate developers, manufacturers, energy companies, and other corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, TSCA, and CERCLA.
• Conduct environmental due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, financings, and real estate transactions.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating environmental provisions in purchase agreements, leases, and other commercial contracts.
• Support clients in environmental permitting, site remediation, and brownfield redevelopment.
• Communicate with environmental consultants, engineers, and regulators on permitting and compliance issues.
• Stay current on evolving environmental regulations and agency guidance at the federal and state level.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Connecticut Bar (or ability to waive in).
• Minimum of 3 years of environmental law experience, preferably at a mid-sized or large law firm.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance, regulatory counseling, and transactional due diligence.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with attorneys across practice areas.

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