Mid-Level Environmental Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Child, family, elder, and pet care

Disability & parental leave

HSA/FSA contributions

401K program

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks a Mid-Level Environmental Associate with 3–5 years of experience in environmental law or permitting. The role involves advising clients across developers, financial institutions, and government entities on major statutes and permitting matters.

The position emphasizes strong research, drafting, and teamwork, with exposure to M&A or project finance developments and collaboration with agencies. JD and bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• JD with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to the Bar in a U.S. state and compliant with local jurisdictional requirements.
• 3-5 years of relevant environmental law experience.
• Experience with environmental aspects of M&A or project finance transactions.
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental statutes such as CERCLA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act. Support transactions, project development, permitting, and litigation.
• Conduct legal research, draft documents, and manage client interactions.
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies on complex matters.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.

Skills

Legal research and drafting

Client interaction management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Environmental Associate in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in environmental law or permitting, with exposure to M&A or project finance transactions. The role involves working with a diverse client base, including developers, financial institutions, and government entities.

Duties

• Advise clients on environmental statutes such as CERCLA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act.Support transactions, project development, permitting, and litigation.
• Conduct legal research, draft documents, and manage client interactions.
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies on complex matters.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

• JD with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to the Bar in a U.S. state and compliant with local jurisdictional requirements.
• 3-5 years of relevant environmental law experience.
• Experience with environmental aspects of M&A or project finance transactions.
• Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

Bar admission in a U.S. state

Skills

• Legal research and drafting
• Client interaction management
• Team collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays