Environmental Associate Attorney (3+ Yrs Exp)

Overview

A well-established law firm in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a talented and motivated Environmental Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of environmental transactional and regulatory matters for a sophisticated client base, including real estate developers, manufacturers, energy companies, and other corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, TSCA, and CERCLA.
• Conduct environmental due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, financings, and real estate transactions.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating environmental provisions in purchase agreements, leases, and other commercial contracts.
• Support clients in environmental permitting, site remediation, and brownfield redevelopment.
• Communicate with environmental consultants, engineers, and regulators on permitting and compliance issues.
• Stay current on evolving environmental regulations and agency guidance at the federal and state level.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Connecticut Bar (or ability to waive in).
• Minimum of 3 years of environmental law experience, preferably at a mid-sized or large law firm.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance, regulatory counseling, and transactional due diligence.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with attorneys across practice areas.

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