Minneapolis | Hybrid

Environmental Associate Attorney

AmLaw 200 Opportunity

Compensation

$200,000 – $235,000

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Environmental Associate Attorney to join its Minneapolis office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in handling sophisticated environmental regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters across a broad range of industries.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of environmental law experience

• Experience handling a broad range of environmental regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters

• Experience advising clients regarding the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), CERCLA, and related environmental regulations

• Experience representing clients in environmental compliance, permitting, enforcement, remediation, and related matters

• Experience supporting environmental due diligence and transactional matters is preferred

• Background in science, engineering, environmental studies, or a related technical field is a plus

• An LL.M. in Environmental Law or other specialized environmental training is preferred

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a sophisticated, fast-paced practice environment

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Minnesota bar admission required or ability to become admitted without examination

Why This Opportunity

✅ Sophisticated environmental practice spanning regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters

✅ Representation of clients across a broad range of industries

✅ Exposure to complex environmental compliance and enforcement matters

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ 1,850 billable hour target

✅ Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174