Environmental Regulatory Associate

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**Summary**

DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Environmental Regulatory practice group. This position is open in our Washington, D.C. or other east coast offices.

**Education**

+ JD

**Bar Admission**

+ Admitted to practice in Washington, D.C. and any another state

**Experience**

+ Minimum 3 years of experience.

+ Prior law firm or agency experience.

**Job Competencies & Desired Skills**

+ Background in environmental law, with level-appropriate experience in key environmental statutes and regulations is required, including TSCA, FIFRA, CAA, CWA, CERCLA, RCRA, and analogous state laws and common law.

+ Concentrated experience in environmental litigation, defense of enforcement actions, and regulatory compliance.

+ Familiarity with working with the EPA, NOAA, Fish and Wildlife, the DOI, and state agencies is preferred.

+ Familiarity with advising clients on business decisions relating to emerging environmental issues, regulatory requirements, and liability exposure, and public relations matters.

+ Experience negotiating agreements on compliance, cost recovery, NRDA and redevelopment matters.

+ Familiarity with reviewing the technical aspects of environmental operations and sediment-based contamination and remediation, and experience working with environmental consultants a plus.

+ The ideal candidate will also have familiarity with environmental issues affecting heavy metal industries, defense industries, chemical manufacturing, and/or maritime industries.

+ Strong analytical and writing skills

+ Attention to detail

+ Good business judgment

+ Excellent organizational skills

+ Ability to work collaboratively and independently

+ Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

+ Research and problem-solving skills

+ Conceptual thinking

+ Ability to influence others

+ Persuasive communication

+ Management skills

**General & Essential Job Expectations**

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

+ Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;

+ Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

+ Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;

+ Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;

+ Foster positive work relationships;

+ Comply with all firm policies and practices;

+ Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

+ Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned;

+ Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

**Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements**

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

**Work Environment**

+ Hybrid with a minimum of three days in-office expectations.

+ Some travel required.

**Application Process**

Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com (%20legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com) . Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.

**Search Firms:** Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm's agency portal for consideration.  If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to  legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com .

**Pay Transparency**

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $310,000 - $390,000 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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**DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive**

Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.

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