Environmental Law Associate

A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join its environmental law practice in Rochester, NY. This position focuses on helping clients navigate intricate environmental regulations, manage compliance matters, and address issues related to contaminated properties. The role provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a highly regarded environmental law team, supporting a diverse client base across industries such as manufacturing, renewable energy, and higher education.

Duties:

• Provide legal guidance on environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, and risk management strategies.
• Assist with matters involving investigation, remediation, and litigation of contaminated properties.
• Handle cases related to CERCLA and RCRA litigation and provide counsel on environmental risk transfer agreements.
• Collaborate on energy-related legal and regulatory matters.
• Develop innovative, practical solutions to complex legal and environmental challenges.
• Support client projects by ensuring adherence to environmental laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing environmental law.
• Familiarity with CERCLA/RCRA litigation or contaminated property remediation is highly desirable.
• Experience in energy or regulatory law is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility to practice in New York preferred.

Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Chance to contribute to impactful, high-profile environmental law cases.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized environmental law team, tackle challenging legal issues, and help shape innovative solutions for clients across various industries.

This firm has gone through countless mergers to end up where it is today: a national full-service firm. The firm has the advantage of having both suburban East Coast offices and branches in several major cities, which allows the firm to accommodate a spectrum of needs and clients. In the city, the practice is strongly litigation and intellectual property oriented, with a particularly popular employment section. Associates here have the benefits of a smaller firm attitude with the offices and paychecks of a large firm. Pulling down lots of hours, but not unreasonable amounts, the associates get good responsibility and on the job training.