Environmental Associate

Day Pitney is seeking an associate with 2–3 years of environmental law experience to join our growing team in our Parsippany, New Jersey office.

We are looking for candidates with experience advising clients on a broad range of environmental matters arising in connection with real estate development, business transactions, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience with environmental due diligence, Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) compliance, water and wetlands issues, site remediation, environmental permitting, environmental cost recovery, and other environmental regulatory compliance matters.

Candidates should have experience working through complex technical issues that involve multiple disciplines and advising clients on environmental risks and compliance obligations. Experience engaging with environmental regulatory agencies, including the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal, state, and local regulatory bodies is preferred.

Day Pitney's Environmental team primarily represents industrial real estate developers, manufacturers, and lenders in all aspects of environmental compliance, permitting, remediation, redevelopment, and transactional matters. Our attorneys regularly counsel clients through complex environmental regulatory requirements and work closely with environmental consultants, engineers, and government agencies to develop practical and strategic solutions. The team also advises clients on environmental issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other business transactions.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented, and sophisticated work environment alongside experienced practitioners handling a diverse range of environmental matters.

Hybrid Work Environment

Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.

Position Requirements

• 2–3 years of demonstrated environmental law experience, including environmental due diligence
• Excellent technical, legal research, analytical, and client service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with a commitment to collaboration
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage matters independently while working effectively within a team environment
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing if required
   

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax-Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com.

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the success of businesses and the lives of people, Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.

Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or professional experience of which you are the sole author).

Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms. All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.