Environmental Associate

8 hours ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Leadenhall Search & Selection Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Environmental Associate (Mid-to-Senior Level)

Locations:
Pittsburgh | Washington, DC | Houston | Austin | San Francisco | Los Angeles

A leading international law firm is seeking an
Environmental Associate (5–7 years PQE)
to join its
Energy & Natural Resources – Environmental Practice Group
. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and high-profile
environmental, health, and safety (EHS)
matters across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5–7 years of experience focused on environmental, health, and safety-related issues.
  • A strong background in regulatory counseling, compliance, and enforcement defense under key federal and state environmental statutes (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA, etc.).
  • Experience supporting transactional due diligence and risk assessment.
  • Excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate MUST have:

  • AmLaw 100 experience

The firm offers:

  • A challenging and sophisticated workload within a nationally recognized practice.
  • Competitive compensation and a flexible benefits program.
  • Tuition assistance and a generous 401(k) plan.
  • Hybrid working arrangements and strong professional development support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental lawyer seeking to deepen their practice within a high-caliber, collaborative team.


To apply
, please submit your resume, academic transcript, and a brief cover letter indicating your preferred office location.



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