Sr. Environmental Attorney

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 200 firm’s 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 firm’s 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.