Environmental Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) - D.C.

Environmental Associate – Litigation & Regulatory
Washington, D.C. | Hybrid
Full-Time
$235,000 – $365,000 annually

A leading global law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Environmental Practice in Washington, D.C. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated environmental litigation, regulatory, and infrastructure matters for clients across a broad range of industries.

• Advise clients on environmental regulatory compliance and administrative law matters
• Support litigation and permitting matters involving major federal environmental statutes, including:
  • NEPA
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Clean Water Act
• Handle complex environmental and infrastructure-related matters
• Conduct legal research, draft motions and regulatory filings, and support strategic case development
• Collaborate with attorneys across multidisciplinary environmental and regulatory matters

• 2–5 years of environmental litigation and regulatory experience
• Strong knowledge of administrative law and federal environmental statutes
• Experience with infrastructure and permitting matters under federal regulatory programs
• Experience involving chemicals, pesticides, consumer products, or emerging contaminants is a plus
• Strong drafting, analytical, and research skills
• Ability to manage matters independently in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong academic credentials and professional references required

Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample
• References