We are working with an Am Law 200 firm seeking an associate with at least four years of environmental law experience to join their Hartford, CT (preferred) or New Haven, CT office.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience advising clients on complex environmental and regulatory matters in Connecticut, including environmental transactions and due diligence, regulatory compliance and enforcement, permitting, site remediation, state environmental regulations across all media, and risk mitigation related to real estate development and business transactions.
Experience with environmental administrative proceedings, litigation, and enforcement matters before state, federal, and local environmental regulatory agencies is preferred. Experience with key federal environmental, health, and safety statutes and regulations; emerging contaminants and evolving regulatory standards; Massachusetts and New York state requirements; international chemical regulation and remedial obligations; and engagement with environmental regulatory bodies, including the Connecticut Siting Council, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers is desirable.
Candidates must have excellent legal research, technical, project management, and client service skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; have a demonstrated ability to independently and proactively manage matters, including anticipating client needs and managing deadlines and deliverables with minimal supervision; and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, business-oriented approach. Admission to practice law in Connecticut is required; dual admission in New York and/or Massachusetts is a plus. Graduation from law school and practice experience is required.
The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus potential, a wide array of benefits, a collaborative and supportive work environment, a hybrid work schedule, advancement opportunities, and other great perks and attributes. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.
If you would like to be considered please provide a resume, law school transcript, and writing samples. Cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.
Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
