Senior Environmental & Regulatory Litigator – Lead Counsel (Hybrid, Seattle)

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Professional development and CLE机会

Bonus opportunities tied to billable &

Job summary

Seattle-based national law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney with 10+ years to lead environmental, energy, land use, and regulatory disputes on the Litigation, Enforcement & Investigations team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, significant responsibility, and mentoring opportunities while working with leading practitioners across disciplines in high-profile matters in Seattle.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• 10+ years of litigation experience.
• Significant experience serving as first-chair counsel in administrative hearings, state tribunal proceedings, state court litigation.
• Experience handling: Discovery, Depositions, Trial preparation, Evidentiary hearings, Motion practice.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage sophisticated matters.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead litigation counsel in complex disputes before: State courts, Administrative agencies, State tribunals, Regulatory bodies.
• Represent clients in environmental, energy, land use, real estate, and natural resources litigation matters.
• Draft and oversee preparation of: Pleadings, Dispositive motions, Discovery requests and responses, Legal memoranda, Client recommendations, Trial and hearing briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle complex discovery disputes and motion practice.
• Lead hearings, trials, and evidentiary proceedings.
• Examine witnesses and present evidence in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Advise clients regarding litigation strategy, regulatory risks, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with environmental, land use, energy, and regulatory attorneys on multidisciplinary matters.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys.
• Participate in client development and strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Legal research

Project management

Independent management

Education

J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Seattle-based national law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney with 10+ years to lead environmental, energy, land use, and regulatory disputes on the Litigation, Enforcement & Investigations team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, significant responsibility, and mentoring opportunities while working with leading practitioners across disciplines in high-profile matters in Seattle.