Environmental & Land Use - Senior Associate Attorney (DC)

Keystone Distinction Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group—a leading AmLaw 50 law firm in Washington, DC—seeks a Senior Associate Attorney for its Environmental & Land Use Practice Group. The role focuses on advising on complex environmental compliance, enforcement, and remediation matters under federal and state laws.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, and 5–7 years of experience in environmental regulatory matters, CERCLA, and RCRA, with a track record in enforcement and transactions.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• Active Bar Admission in DC, in good standing.
• 5–7 years of substantive experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters.
• Familiarity with CERCLA and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Experience with hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste issues preferred.
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with major federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and RCRA.
• Represent clients in environmental enforcement proceedings and negotiations with regulatory agencies.
• Counsel clients on environmental aspects of transactions, due diligence, and risk management.
• Draft and review environmental reports, submissions, and compliance documents.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including technical consultants and environmental engineers, to develop strategic solutions to complex issues.
• Support environmental litigation and administrative proceedings as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

CERCLA knowledge

RCRA knowledge

Environmental regulatory compliance

Enforcement experience

Due diligence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND USE

Location: Washington, DC

HYBRID

A prominentinternationalAmLaw 50law firmis seeking a talentedSenior Associate Attorney to join their nationally recognized Environmental & Land Use Practice Group in Washington, DC. This position offers the opportunity to advise leading corporations and institutions on complex environmental compliance, enforcement, and remediation matters under federal and state laws.

Candidate Profile

• JDfrom atop-tier law schoolwithexcellent academic credentials
• Active Bar Admissionin theDistrict of Columbia, in good standing
• 5–7 years of substantive experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters
• Deep familiarity with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Experience with hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste issues is preferred
• Soft skills: Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with major federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and RCRA
• Represent clients in environmental enforcement proceedings and negotiations with regulatory agencies
• Counsel clients on environmental aspects of transactions, due diligence, and risk management
• Draft and review environmental reports, submissions, and compliance documents
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including technical consultants and environmental engineers, to develop strategic solutions to complex issues
• Support environmental litigation and administrative proceedings as needed

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected Environmental & Land Use team within a leading international firm known for its deep bench of regulatory expertise. Attorneys in this practice regularly advise clients across industries on cutting-edge environmental and sustainability matters, from waste management and remediation to emerging compliance frameworks. The firm fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment that prioritizes professional growth, mentorship, and meaningful client engagement. With access to high-profile regulatory matters and multidisciplinary resources, you’ll have the platform to develop your practice and make a tangible impact on clients’ business and environmental strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Includes an annual salary range of$365,000-$420,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Generous bonus structure
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, childcare support, wellness programs, and robust professional development resources. Attorneys also benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and a culture that values work-life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.