Senior Environmental & Land Use Counsel - DC (Hybrid)

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Senior Associate Attorney – Environmental & Land Use at Confidential Firm in Washington, DC, combines regulatory compliance and enforcement work in a leading international AmLaw 50 environment. Hybrid work arrangement in Washington, DC offers clients advisory support on environmental matters and risk management.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, handling complex CERCLA/RCRA matters, and contributing to high-profile enforcement and transactional work.

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 the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Experience with hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste issues preferred.
• Soft skills: exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

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

Regulatory compliance

Environmental enforcement

CERCLA

RCRA

Legal writing

Communication

Due diligence

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Senior Associate Attorney – Environmental & Land Use at Confidential Firm in Washington, DC, combines regulatory compliance and enforcement work in a leading international AmLaw 50 environment. Hybrid work arrangement in Washington, DC offers clients advisory support on environmental matters and risk management.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, handling complex CERCLA/RCRA matters, and contributing to high-profile enforcement and transactional work.