Environmental & Land Use Associate Attorney – Washington, DC at Talantage, LLC – Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description: Environmental & Land Use Associates – Washington, DC

Job Description: Environmental & Land Use Associate
Talantage, LLC is assisting our client with an immediate opening for an Environmental & Land Use Associate. We are seeking an attorney with 5–7 years of experience who has a strong desire to focus on environmental regulatory matters. This role provides the opportunity to work on high-impact matters in a collaborative and growing practice group.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance and enforcement under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Provide counsel on hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste matters.
• Draft legal memoranda, regulatory analyses, and compliance strategies.
• Represent clients in interactions with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Support litigation teams in environmental enforcement and regulatory disputes.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated environmental and land use matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active license to practice law in DC (required).
• 5–7 years of environmental law experience, with a focus on regulatory compliance and enforcement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CERCLA and RCRA.
• Experience with hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste issues (preferred).
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver excellent client service.

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.