Environmental Litigation OR Transactional Attorney(CERCLA/RCRA)

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Attorney to join its legal team. This permanent position offers an exciting chance to influence environmental policy significantly. Candidates should have 3-10 years of experience in environmental law with a strong emphasis on both transactional work and litigation, particularly relating to CERCLA, RCRA, and the Clean Water Act. If you are passionate about making an impact through legal expertise in environmental matters, apply today.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-10 years of experience in environmental law, focusing on transactional law or litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret complex laws.
• Proven experience in litigation or transactional work within environmental law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on CERCLA, RCRA, and the Clean Water Act.
• Lead environmental law litigation and manage legal documents.
• Conduct due diligence for environmental transactions.

Skills

Environmental transactional law

Environmental law litigation

CERCLA

RCRA

Clean Air Act

Clean Water Act

Legal research and writing

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Details

We are seeking a seasoned, passionate, and highly skilled Environmental Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in environmental transactional law or environmental law litigation, with a particular focus on CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental policy and regulation.

Salary: $225,000 - $350,000 per year.

If you are passionate about environmental law and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to use your legal skills to make a meaningful impact on environmental policy and regulation.

Responsibilities

1. Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of environmental matters, including CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other state related statutes.
2. Lead and manage environmental law litigation, including preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and representing the organization in court.
3. Conduct due diligence for environmental transactions and advise on potential risks and liabilities.
4. Develop and implement environmental legal strategies that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
5. Stay up-to-date with changes in environmental laws and regulations and advise the organization on potential impacts.
6. Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
7. Negotiate and draft environmental agreements and contracts.
8. Provide training and guidance to other team members on environmental law matters.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Minimum of 3-10 years of experience in environmental law, with a focus on environmental transactional law or environmental law litigation.
3. Extensive knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, environmental regulation, and Superfund.
4. Proven experience representing organizations in environmental law litigation or transactional work.
5. Excellent legal research and writing skills.
6. Strong negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
7. Ability to interpret and apply complex environmental laws and regulations.
8. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non‑lawyers.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Admitted to practice law in the state.

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