Environmental Litigation Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Environmental Attorney to join a nationwide practice with remote flexibility and periodic Pittsburgh meetings. Candidates at Associate, Counsel, or Partner level are encouraged to apply.

Role involves counseling on remediation, compliance, and Brownfields, plus handling disputes, investigations, and settlements. Strong writing and research skills are essential; PA Bar is required, CA Bar preferred.

Qualifications

• PA bar admission in good standing required; CA bar preferred.
• Associate, Counsel, or Partner level encouraged to apply.
• Environmental remediation and related construction law experience is desirable but not required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to understand complex technical materials.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and represent clients on complex remediation projects and compliance matters.
• Research environmental rules and coordinate with local counsel.
• Advise on Brownfields, remediated sites, and PFAS concerns.
• Handle environmental disputes, including arbitrations and litigation.
• Manage litigation strategy, investigations, discovery, and settlements.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Pennsylvania Bar admission

California Bar admission

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney to join their nationwide environmental practice. Candidates of all experience levels are considered, including Associate, Counsel, and Partner, with remote flexibility and periodic Pittsburgh meetings.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Counsel and represent clients on complex environmental remediation projects, contaminated sites, compliance matters, and emergency/incident response.
• Research environmental responsibilities, administrative orders, regulatory requirements, and state-specific issues while coordinating with local counsel.
• Advise on Brownfields development, third-party site development, remediated sites, construction-related issues, and emerging PFAS concerns.
• Handle environmental disputes, including JAMS arbitrations, administrative proceedings, ADR, and state and federal litigation.
• Manage litigation strategy, investigations, discovery, document review/production, legal research, pleadings, motions, briefs, settlements, and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Bar admission and good standing required; California Bar admission preferred.
• Candidates at the Associate, Counsel, or Partner level are encouraged to apply.
• Environmental remediation and related construction law experience is desirable but not required.
• Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, and communication skills, including experience with memos, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, legal judgment, work ethic, and ability to understand complex technical materials required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and level.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pension plan and disability insurance.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Remote work flexibility with in-person Pittsburgh meetings required several times per year.