Senior Environmental & Land Use Attorney — Hybrid, DC

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Environmental & Land Use Practice Group in a hybrid role.

The position offers the chance to advise leading clients on complex environmental compliance, enforcement, and remediation matters under federal and state laws. Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active DC Bar admission, and 5–7 years of experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement, with CERCLA and RCRA

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing.
• 5–7 years of substantive experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters.
• Deep familiarity with CERCLA and RCRA.
• Experience with hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with major federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and RCRA.
• Represent clients in environmental enforcement proceedings and negotiations with regulatory agencies.
• Counsel clients on environmental aspects of transactions, due diligence, and risk management.
• Draft and review environmental reports, submissions, and compliance documents.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including technical consultants and environmental engineers, to develop strategic solutions to complex issues.
• Support environmental litigation and administrative proceedings as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Environmental & Land Use Practice Group in a hybrid role.

The position offers the chance to advise leading clients on complex environmental compliance, enforcement, and remediation matters under federal and state laws. Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active DC Bar admission, and 5–7 years of experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement, with CERCLA and RCRA