Environmental Associate Attorney - Minneapolis, MN

Stinson Leonard Street LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off

Paid bar dues and CLE expenses

Excellent work-life programs

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Minneapolis seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney with at least three years of experience in environmental law. This role involves working within a well-established practice that deals with a variety of environmental issues, including regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of key environmental laws and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Three years of environmental law experience.
• Experience with environmental regulations such as Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.
• Licensed to practice in or eligible for admission in Minnesota.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Join the Energy, Environmental, Mining, and Transportation Division.
• Work with attorneys in the Environmental group.
• Engage in regulatory, litigation, and transactional practice areas.

Skills

Environmental law experience

Clean Air Act knowledge

Clean Water Act knowledge

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Environmental Associate Attorney - Minneapolis, MN

Job Category: Attorney

Requisition Number: ENVIR002314

Posted: April 13, 2026 — Full-Time

Locations

Minneapolis, 50 South Sixth Street, Suite 2600, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Stinson LLP is seeking an Associate with at least three years of environmental law experience to join our Energy, Environmental, Mining and Transportation Division in our Minneapolis office. The Associate will primarily work with attorneys in the Environmental group.

The position offers the ability to join a well-established, growing and highly sophisticated practice with attorneys who represent clients in a wide range of industries. The position will include wide-ranging environmental work, from regulatory, litigation and transactional practice areas.

Qualified candidates must have at least three years of experience in environmental law. Experience working in the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and/or CERCLA and underlying regulations is also required. Background in sciences, engineering, LL.M. in environmental law or other skills relevant to environmental law should be described in the cover letter.

Qualified applicants will possess excellent academic credentials and have strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills and be licensed to practice in or eligible for admission without examination in Minnesota.

Please apply online. Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Compensation

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target) and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The base salary range for this role is $200,000 – 235,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email [e-mail].

By submitting an application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within an application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.

Qualifications

• Three years of environmental law experience
• Experience with Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and/or CERCLA
• Licensed to practice in or eligible for admission without examination in Minnesota
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials