Experienced Environmental/Natural Resources Attorney

Van Ness Feldman LLP; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) profit-sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Van Ness Feldman LLP in Lafayette, CA is seeking an Environmental/Natural Resources Associate with 4+ years of experience to join our Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Real Estate team. The role involves regulatory analysis under NEPA/ESA/CWA and strong briefing and negotiation skills.

The position offers a competitive base salary of $180,000 to $200,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement, and associated litigation under federal and state environmental laws, such as NEPA, the ESA, the CWA, and SEPA.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis of complex regulatory issues under NEPA, the ESA, CWA, and the NHPA
• Draft arguments, pleadings and briefs in federal administrative record litigation under NEPA, the ESA, CWA, and the NHPA
• Participate in settlement negotiations with state and federal agencies with respect to environmental compliance
• Track and analyze changes in federal regulations and statutes
• Work with federal and state agencies to secure permits on a wide variety of projects including solar, wind, tide gates, submarine cables, transmission lines, reservoirs
• Work on high-profile water supply and energy issues including Colorado River and California State Water Project issues, renewable energy siting and permitting

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Environmental litigation

NEPA

ESA

CWA

Education

JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Van Ness Feldman LLP in Lafayette, CA is seeking an Environmental/Natural Resources Associate with 4+ years of experience to join our Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Real Estate team. The role involves regulatory analysis under NEPA/ESA/CWA and strong briefing and negotiation skills.

The position offers a competitive base salary of $180,000 to $200,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities across multiple offices.