Associate Attorney - Environmental

Lippes Mathias is seeking an associate with four to six years of experience to support the Firm’s Environmental and Renewable Energy Practice.

Our environmental and energy practices are nationwide in scope, with sophisticated clients that include developers, financial institutions, energy companies, manufacturers, private equity funds, Indian tribes, state agencies, and municipalities. The ideal candidate would have litigation and/or regulatory experience on matters concerning federal and state environmental laws, environmental permitting, renewable energy development, environmental due diligence, environmental enforcement actions, and contaminated properties.

Strong and effective analytical, writing, and overall communication skills are required as this position includes a significant amount of direct client contact. Excellent academic credentials, as well as prior environmental experience and experience in one or more of the above focus areas are a must. A New York bar or Washington, D.C. license is required.

Salary range DOE: $105,000-$130,000/yr

The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
• Term Life and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
• Legal work discount program

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with nearly 200 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla. and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals.