Environmental & Land Use - Senior Associate Attorney (DC)

Location: Washington, DC | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $365,000-$420,000

Overview

A prominent international law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Environmental & Land Use Practice Group in Washington, DC. This position offers the opportunity to advise leading corporations and institutions on complex environmental compliance, enforcement, and remediation matters under federal and state laws.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on compliance with major federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and RCRA
• Represent clients in environmental enforcement proceedings and negotiations with regulatory agencies
• Counsel clients on environmental aspects of transactions, due diligence, and risk management
• Draft and review environmental reports, submissions, and compliance documents
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including technical consultants and environmental engineers, to develop strategic solutions to complex issues
• Support environmental litigation and administrative proceedings as needed

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials
• Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing
• 5–7 years of substantive experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters
• Deep familiarity with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste issues is preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Annual salary range of $365,000-$420,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Generous bonus structure
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parental leave
• Childcare support
• Wellness programs
• Robust professional development resources
• Hybrid work environment

Why this role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected Environmental & Land Use team within a leading international firm known for its deep bench of regulatory expertise, offering access to high-profile regulatory matters and multidisciplinary resources.