Sr. Environmental Attorney Job at ZipRecruiter, Los Angeles, CA

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  • ZipRecruiter
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Sr. Environmental Attorney
Location : California Offices (Century City, Downtown LA, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco)
Practice Area : Environmental and Natural Resources

Direct Counsel is seeking a Sr. Environmental Attorney with 7 to 10 years of experience to join a prestigious Am Law 100 firms Environmental and Natural Resources practice in their California offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled attorney to work with a supportive, collaborative team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The firm is known for advising clients on complex environmental regulatory matters and enforcement issues, particularly those arising under federal and California-specific environmental laws.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide legal counsel to clients on a wide array of environmental regulatory matters , including compliance and enforcement under CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act , and other related California statutes .

  • Lead and manage environmental due diligence for a variety of real estate and transactional matters, including complex investigations and assessments of contaminated properties.

  • Guide clients through the sale or purchase of potentially contaminated properties , ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and minimizing potential legal risks.

  • Advise clients on environmental risks associated with land use, development projects, and real estate transactions.

  • Represent clients in environmental disputes , including regulatory enforcement actions , and provide litigation support related to environmental matters.

  • Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of client service.

  • Collaborate with a team of attorneys to support the firms practice, mentoring junior associates and contributing to the continued development of the environmental practice group.

Qualifications :

  • 7 to 10 years of experience practicing environmental law, with significant experience advising clients on regulatory compliance and enforcement actions related to environmental laws.

  • Expertise in handling environmental due diligence , site investigation , and transactions involving potentially contaminated properties.

  • Experience advising on environmental matters relating to federal and California-specific environmental regulations , including CERCLA , RCRA , the Clean Air Act , and the Clean Water Act .

  • Strong analytical , research , writing , and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team , supporting a wide range of clients from developers to corporate entities.

  • Demonstrated leadership and the ability to manage significant projects and client relationships.

  • A high level of academic achievement from a top law school.

  • Admission to the State Bar of California is required.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment , handling cutting-edge environmental matters for clients across diverse industries, including real estate, energy, and manufacturing. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $315,000 to $345,000 per year, with actual salary dependent on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, and qualifications.

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