Environmental Associate Attorney - Denver

Environmental Associate Attorney (Mid-Level, Hybrid)

Location: Denver, CO

Work Type: Hybrid

Experience: 4-6 Years

Compensation: $220,000 - $260,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level Environmental Associate to join its Environmental Practice Group in Denver. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base across industries and on high-impact environmental matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on matters involving environmental and natural resources law, including regulatory compliance and litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and client communications related to air and water quality, hazardous waste, natural resources development, and federal/state environmental regulations.
• Represent clients in matters before administrative agencies and in state or federal court.
• Assist with environmental due diligence and risk assessment in transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-practice teams and provide timely, practical legal advice.

Requirements:

• 4--6 years of environmental or natural resources law experience, including litigation.
• Strong academic credentials, legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with federal/state environmental law, water law, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage deadlines, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar required; admission to other western state bars a plus.
• Prior experience at a law firm, court clerkship, or government agency preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Judicial clerkship or background with a national or top-tier regional law firm, Department of Justice, or state Attorney General's office.

Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcript (PDF format)