Environmental Litigation & Regulatory Associate

Location: Washington, D.C.

A leading global law firm is seeking a 2–5 year Associate to join its Environmental Practice in Washington, D.C. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex environmental litigation and regulatory matters, advising clients across a range of industries on high-stakes compliance and permitting issues.

Associates will gain exposure to sophisticated administrative law matters and federal environmental regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental regulatory and compliance matters
• Support litigation involving administrative law and environmental statutes
• Handle permitting and infrastructure-related matters under federal regulatory programs
• Draft pleadings, motions and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research on environmental and regulatory issues
• Assist with matters involving NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and related frameworks
• Support client strategy on complex environmental disputes and regulatory risks

Who You Are

• 2–5 years of environmental litigation and/or regulatory experience
• Strong knowledge of administrative law and federal environmental statutes
• Experience with permitting and infrastructure-related matters preferred
• Exposure to chemicals, pesticides, consumer products or emerging contaminants is advantageous
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented and team-focused
• Admitted to practice in Washington, D.C. or eligible for admission

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 – $365,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Discretionary bonus, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid leave and additional voluntary benefits

Interested?

Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to learn more or express interest.

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