Environmental Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking an Environmental Associate Attorney for their Buffalo, NY office.

Job Overview:

The Environmental Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of matters related to federal and state environmental laws, including litigation, regulatory compliance, permitting, renewable energy development, due diligence, enforcement actions, and contaminated properties.

Duties:

• Handle litigation and regulatory matters related to environmental laws.
• Provide legal counsel on environmental permitting and compliance issues.
• Assist with renewable energy development projects.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for real estate transactions.
• Represent clients in environmental enforcement actions.
• Manage legal issues related to contaminated properties.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in environmental law.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Prior experience in litigation and/or regulatory matters.
• Experience in one or more focus areas mentioned above.
• New York Bar or Washington, D.C. license required.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and policies.

Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans with multiple medical plan options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing.
• Term Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as Specified Disease, Hospital, and Accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support.
• Legal work discount program.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.