Associate Attorney - Enviromental - Permitting and Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Enviromental - Permitting and Compliance

OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Law Associate to join our Environmental Group in Princeton. This role offers the opportunity to advise clients across industries on complex regulatory matters, represent clients before major regulatory agencies, and contribute to the continued growth of a well-established environmental practice.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise clients on environmental permitting and regulatory compliance at the federal, state, and local levels
Represent clients before the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Army Corps of       Engineers
Counsel clients on site remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and land use matters
Provide environmental support in transactional matters including due diligence and risk assessment
Assist with or lead environmental litigation and enforcement matters
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop practical, business-oriented solutions

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Admission to the New Jersey Bar required; New York Bar admission a plus
Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental law with a focus on permitting and compliance
Demonstrated experience with site remediation, brownfields, and environmental due diligence
Experience representing clients before NJDEP, EPA, and/or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Strong knowledge of environmental regulatory frameworks related to air, water, and waste
Litigation experience in environmental matters a plus
Prior experience in the Office of the Attorney General and/or judicial clerkship preferred

Benefits

Billable hour incentive program
20 vacation days, 1 personal day, unlimited sick time
11 paid holidays 
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage (firm-funded HRA included) 
401(k) match 
Bar registration fees and CLE (PLI) covered by the firm 
Client referral bonus

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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