Environmental Transactions Associate Attorney

Denver | Hybrid

$365,000 – $420,000

A premier global law firm is seeking an Environmental Transactions Associate Attorney to join its Denver office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising sophisticated clients on the environmental aspects of complex domestic and cross-border transactions across a wide range of industries.

• 5–9 years of environmental transactions experience gained at a large or sophisticated law firm

• Experience conducting environmental due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other corporate transactions

• Experience preparing and presenting environmental due diligence reports and advising clients regarding environmental risks associated with transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating environmental provisions in purchase agreements, merger agreements, financing documents, and related transactional agreements

• Experience advising clients regarding environmental risk allocation, mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance issues

• Experience counseling clients in connection with transactions involving industries such as industrial manufacturing, aerospace and defense, life sciences, energy, sports and entertainment, or other highly regulated sectors is preferred

• Working knowledge of major federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act, is preferred

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage sophisticated matters while working directly with clients and deal teams

• Excellent academic credentials

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

• Colorado bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated global environmental transactions platform

Opportunity to play a lead role on high-profile, high-value transactions

Exposure to complex M&A, finance, and strategic transactions across diverse industries

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

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. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174