Washington, DC – Environmental Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness options

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Virginia seeks an experienced Environmental Associate for its Environmental Law practice group. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience in environmental law and a strong background in compliance counseling and litigation. As part of a diverse team, you will tackle significant legal issues, engage directly with clients, and participate in mentorship opportunities. Virginia bar membership is preferred, and the expected salary range is quite competitive.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience practicing environmental law.
• Virginia bar membership preferred, required within one year of hire.
• Experience in compliance counseling, enforcement defense, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Work on legal matters within the environmental law practice group.
• Collaborate with a diverse team on regulatory authorizations and litigation.
• Provide compliance counseling to clients in the environmental sector.

Skills

Environmental law knowledge

Compliance counseling

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Legal research ability

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Washington, DC – Environmental Associate

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February 4, 2026

Hunton seeks an experienced attorney to join its highly ranked nationally recognized Environmental Law practice group as full-time partnership-track associate in our Richmond, VA or Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience practicing environmental law in the context of compliance counseling, enforcement defense, litigation, permitting and other regulatory authorizations, or agency rulemaking, with particular experience working in private practice, a trade association, and/or a government agency. The environmental team prides itself in forming diverse teams with a wide array of personal and professional attributes. We value collaboration and a team-based approach. The successful applicant will get to work on precedent setting legal matters with a team that values direct client contact, mentoring and training. As a member of the environmental team, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on interesting, long-term projects with established clients. A successful candidate is dedicated to the practice of environmental law, has self-motivation, strong intellectual curiosity, good judgment, responsiveness, perseverance, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Virginia bar membership is preferred, and in any event required within one year of joining the firm. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position is $260,000 to $435,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

Job #003875 (If you wish to submit an application, this number will be necessary for your online submission.)

If you have questions about this position or the application process, please contact Tammie Mitchell , Senior Lawyer Recruiting Manager.

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