Washington, DC – Environmental Associate

Hunton seeks an attorney to join its highly ranked nationally recognized Environmental Law practice group as a full-time, partnership-track associate in our Washington, DC office.

Qualified applicants should have at least four to six years (class of 2020 – class of 2018) of experience with environmental and natural resource issues in the context of compliance counseling, obtaining permits and other regulatory authorizations associated with project development, agency rulemaking, enforcement defense or litigation. The ideal candidate has experience and a strong interest in the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and related legal authorities and working on project development in the context of energy generation, oil and gas and other infrastructure development. Familiarity with FERC is strongly preferred but not required.

The environmental team prides itself in forming diverse teams with a wide array of personal and professional attributes. We value collaboration and a team-based approach. The successful applicant will get to work on precedent setting legal matters with a team that values direct client contact, mentoring and training. As a member of the environmental team, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on interesting, long-term projects with established clients. A successful candidate is dedicated to the practice of environmental law, has self-motivation, strong intellectual curiosity, good judgment, responsiveness, perseverance, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Active membership in the DC bar is preferred and, in any event, required within one year of joining the firm. Hunton EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position for full-time on-track associates is $310,000 to $390,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton Andrews Kurth offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

Job # 003654 (If you wish to submit an application, this number will be necessary for your online submission.)

If you have questions about this position or the application process, please contact Tammie Mitchell, Senior Lawyer Recruiting Manager.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20037-1701