Description:
A National, Full-Service Law Firm's Environmental Law Department is searching for an Environmental Regulatory Associate with 2-6 years of environmental law experience for our Michigan office. Our nationally recognized practice includes sophisticated environmental regulatory, counseling, and transactional work for a wide range of industrial, energy, commercial, financial and municipal clients. The Associate will work on a broad array of matters, in different contexts and forums, covering traditional environmental media (water, land, air) as well as emerging, cutting-edge issues. The ideal candidate should possess strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, demonstrate initiative, as well as the interpersonal skills to work well as part of a collaborative team and be able to assume direct responsibility for client matters.Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience in environmental law and regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental agencies such as EPA, DOE, DOI, etc.
- Knowledge of and background in environmental statutes and regulations, including CERCLA, CWA, CAA, CFA, EPA, NEPA, RCRA, TSCA
- Admitted to practice in either IN or MI or be eligible to waive into either state
Responsibilities:
- Provide advice and counseling on compliance matters related to environmental regulatory laws and statutes
- Keep up to date with and advise on emerging environmental issues
- Advise on liability exposure
- Negotiate and draft recovery and compliance agreements
- Conduct environmental due diligence related to M&A deals
