Associate - Environmental

Environmental - Associate (Mid-Level)

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Environmental Practice of our Denver office.  We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.  GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.

Job Requirements

Greenberg Traurig’s Denver office is seeking an Environmental Associate with 2-4 years of environmental, natural resources law and litigation experience. Qualified applicants must possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing and analytical skills. Applicants must also have education and practical experience in the areas of natural resources development, air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste law, water law and/or federal and state administrative agency law and regulation. Must be self-motivated, able to meet time-sensitive responsibilities, hard-working, responsive and a good communicator, flexible, and willing to travel. Prior experience as a judicial clerk, or at a national law firm, an outstanding local firm, or a federal or state environmental agency, department of justice, or attorney general office is preferred. Applicants must possess strong work ethic and be team minded. Applicants must also be admitted to the Colorado Bar. Other western state bar admissions also a plus.

Practice Summary

Greenberg Traurig’s Environmental Practice assists clients across industries with issues surrounding the environmental and natural resource laws that impact their businesses. We assist in transactions, enforcement actions, litigation, regulatory compliance, crisis management, legacy cleanups, market access, environmental policy challenges, and sustainability initiatives. Our team’s expansive geographic footprint and depth of experience provides effective solutions for clients facing environmental challenges.

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Demid Karpov.

The expected pay range for this position is:

$185,000-$205,000

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.