Senior Environmental M&A Transactions Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Environmental and Natural Resources practice in Denver. This role focuses on environmental aspects of complex transactions, including advising on environmental provisions in M&A agreements and environmental insurance policies. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with deal makers on high-profile, high-value transactions across diverse sectors such as industrials, aerospace and defense, life sciences, and sports and entertainment. This is a growth-driven need within a lean team, providing immediate exposure and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental provisions of M&A agreements and environmental insurance policies
• Prepare diligence reports and draft/negotiating environmental provisions in transactional documents
• Collaborate closely with deal teams to manage transactions from start to finish
• Provide strategic guidance on environmental risks in complex deals

Required Qualifications

• Previous law firm experience required; Am Law 200, leading regional, or major boutique firm experience preferred
• 6–9 years of transactional experience, ideally with environmental components
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Excellent academic credentials (3.5 GPA or above)
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure, fast-paced deal environments
• Solid tenure; frequent job changes are a non-starter

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating environmental provisions in M&A agreements
• Background in environmental organizations or in-house roles with transactional exposure
• Familiarity with environmental insurance policies