Environment & Natural Resources Associate Attorney

Environment & Natural Resources Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Environment & Natural Resources Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Denver, Colorado.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 5-9 years of environmental transactions experience to join a nationally recognized Environmental practice. The team advises clients on high-profile, high-value transactions across a wide range of industries, including diversified industrials, aerospace and defense, life sciences, and sports and entertainment, with a focus on identifying and managing environmental risks in complex business transactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.

• Prepare environmental due diligence reports and advise clients on transaction-related environmental risks.

• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in merger, acquisition, and other transactional agreements.

• Counsel clients on environmental liabilities, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with corporate and transactional attorneys on sophisticated domestic and cross-border deals.

• Analyze environmental laws and regulations affecting business transactions.

• Provide strategic legal advice to clients throughout all phases of complex transactions.

Qualifications

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

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

• 5-9 years of environmental transactions experience, preferably at a large law firm.

• Experience conducting environmental due diligence for corporate transactions.

• Experience preparing environmental diligence reports and drafting environmental provisions in M&A agreements.

• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and transactional risk assessment.

• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Outstanding academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $365,000-$420,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Relocation assistance, where applicable