Senior Environmental Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Senior Environmental Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Environmental Attorney to provide comprehensive legal counsel to clients on a wide range of environmental law matters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental compliance, cleanup work, transactional support, and litigation defense.

Duties:

• Provide legal guidance and support to clients in meeting environmental compliance requirements, including chemical reporting, stormwater management, and waste characterization and disposal.
• Assist clients in cleanup efforts for contaminated sites, with a focus on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and state analogs.
• Respond to government information requests, investigations, and enforcement actions related to environmental matters.
• Defend clients in citizen suits and toxic tort litigation.
• Advise clients on the environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions, including risk identification, negotiation, and drafting of environmental provisions in transaction documents.
• Obtain and review environmental site assessments and other due diligence materials.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited university.
• Active membership in or commitment to applying for the Washington State Bar.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental law.
• Experience in matters involving state and federal cleanup of contaminated sites, particularly with CERCLA and state analogs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and self-motivation.
• Commitment to client service and team success.
• Community engagement experience.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited university.
• Active membership in or commitment to applying for the Washington State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Location: Seattle, WA

Benefits:

• Paid family & medical leave, including an on/off-ramp program for expecting parents.
• Unlimited PTO and flexible schedule program.
• Remote work options.
• Sabbatical program for eligible attorneys.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options.
• Generous firm-contributed health savings account and pre-tax transportation/parking plan.

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