Environmental Associate Attorney

A San Francisco, CA law firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in environmental law, focusing on compliance counseling, enforcement defense, litigation, permitting, regulatory authorizations, and agency rulemaking, particularly in air quality regulation and climate change. Active membership in the California Bar is required for this position.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients on environmental matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on environmental laws and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, permits, and pleadings.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals within the firm on complex environmental cases.
• Advise clients on environmental compliance strategies and risk management.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience practicing environmental law.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and laws.
• Experience in compliance counseling, enforcement defense, litigation, permitting, regulatory authorizations, and agency rulemaking.
• Demonstrated expertise or strong interest in air quality regulation and climate change.
• Active membership in the California Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.