Mid-Level Environmental Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Family and pet care benefits

Disability and parental leave

HSA/FSAs

401K

Flexible time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Associate in San Francisco, CA. The candidate should have 3–5 years of environmental law or permitting experience, with exposure to M&A or project finance transactions.

You will work with developers, financial institutions, and government entities to support complex matters. Responsibilities include advising on environmental statutes, supporting transactions and permitting, and collaborating with federal and state agencies.

Qualifications

• JD with strong academic credentials.
• Bar admission in a U.S. state and ability to satisfy 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

Drafting

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Environmental Associate in San Francisco, 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.