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Cincinnati | Hybrid
Environmental Associate Attorney
AmLaw 150 Opportunity
Compensation
$170,000 – $300,000
A highly respected law firm is seeking an Environmental Associate Attorney to join its Cincinnati office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising clients on environmental compliance, permitting, regulatory matters, enforcement actions, due diligence, and environmental issues arising in business and real estate transactions.
Ideal Background
• 2 years of environmental law experience
• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, enforcement actions, and administrative matters preferred
• Experience advising clients on federal and state environmental laws, including matters involving air, water, waste, and remediation issues
• Experience supporting real estate, corporate, energy, manufacturing, or development-related matters involving environmental due diligence
• Experience interacting with environmental agencies and regulatory authorities is a plus
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work directly with clients and manage matters independently
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This Opportunity
✅ Sophisticated environmental and regulatory practice
✅ Exposure to compliance, permitting, enforcement, and transactional matters
✅ Significant client interaction and responsibility
✅ Strong mentorship and professional development
✅ Partnership-track opportunity
✅ Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Interested?
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174
Salary : $170,000 - $300,000