Strategic Environmental Litigation Counsel (PA/CA Licensed)

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, a Pittsburgh-based firm with a growing nationwide environmental practice, seeks an attorney experienced in environmental matters. Pennsylvania and California licenses preferred; in-person meetings will be required several times per year; remote work not essential.

The role covers remediation projects, regulatory compliance, and opportunities in litigation and business development. The firm invites applications from associates, counsel, or partners with varying levels of

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in good standing; California license preferred but not required.
• Candidates with a range of experience levels are invited to apply.
• Experience with development of remediated sites and related construction law issues is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills, with experience drafting memos, pleadings, motions and discovery and an ability to produce concise and effective written work product are required.
• Outstanding legal research skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and represent clients conducting complex environmental remediation projects at contaminated sites.
• Research and analyze environmental compliance issues, including administrative orders for site cleanup, and advise on regulatory compliance for ongoing facility operations.
• Work in coordination with local counsel on state- and location-specific environmental issues.
• Advise clients on brownfields development of sites undergoing environmental cleanups.
• Analyze and advise on PFAS concerns at existing sites.
• Manage dispute resolution proceedings in various settings, including arbitrations and court actions.
• Handle all aspects of litigation from strategy to discovery, drafting, hearings, and settlements.
• Assist in business development and marketing opportunities.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, a Pittsburgh-based firm with a growing nationwide environmental practice, seeks an attorney experienced in environmental matters. Pennsylvania and California licenses preferred; in-person meetings will be required several times per year; remote work not essential.

The role covers remediation projects, regulatory compliance, and opportunities in litigation and business development. The firm invites applications from associates, counsel, or partners with varying levels of