Environmental Regulatory Associate

Mcguire; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods' Environmental Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling Practice Group in Atlanta seeks a lateral Associate with 3–4 years of experience in environmental regulations to join its team.

The candidate will handle regulatory matters, support negotiations and litigation, and contribute to innovative technology platforms used to accelerate research and drafting. Georgia Bar admission is required, with opportunities for merit-based recognition and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience with environmental regulations and regulators.
• Substantive experience handling matters under major federal environmental regulatory programs.
• Degree in environmental studies or related field.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms (Harvey AI).
• Georgia Bar admission is required.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Regulatory experience

Legal research

Georgia Bar

Education

Environmental studies

Related fields

Tools

Harvey AI

Job description

Associate (Lateral) – Atlanta

The Atlanta office of McGuireWoods seeks an Associate to join its Environmental and Mass Tort Department.

McGuireWoods’ Environmental Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling Practice Group provides guidance to clients on environmental law matters in all media—from air, water, and land--through counseling, negotiations, and litigation. A detailed description of our environmental practice can be found here. Environmental Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling - McGuireWoods.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

• 3-4 years of experience with environmental regulations and regulators. Former state or federal agency experience is a plus.
• Substantive experience handling matters arising under major federal environmental regulatory programs.
• Degree(s) in environmental studies or related fields or a demonstrated interest in environmental law.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms. Our attorneys leverage Harvey AI to accelerate research, streamline document drafting, and enhance analytical work, allowing associates to focus on higher-value strategic thinking and client engagement.
• Georgia Bar is required.