Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney
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Associate Attorney– Litigation, Regulatory & Energy–| $260k–$365k| San Francisco, CA (Hybrid, leaning more on site)
Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking an associate to join a nationally recognized Litigation and Regulatory practice in San Francisco. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to sophisticated, high-profile matters spanning litigation, regulatory compliance, environmental issues, energy, and real estate.
Practice Overview
This team advises clients on a wide range of matters, including:
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Complex litigation and enforcement defense
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Regulatory and compliance counseling across multiple industries
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Renewable energy and infrastructure projects
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Large-scale and commercial real estate developments
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Corporate transactions with environmental and regulatory considerations
Responsibilities
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Represent clients in litigation and regulatory proceedings, including motion practice, hearings, and investigations
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Provide strategic legal advice on compliance, environmental, and energy issues
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Support corporate and transactional matters with regulatory and environmental components
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Draft persuasive legal memoranda, pleadings, and client-facing documents
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Collaborate across practice groups on multi-faceted client projects
Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
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3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a large or mid-size law firm
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Background in litigation, regulatory, environmental, or energy law
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Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
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Judicial clerkship experience is valued but not required
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Admission to the California Bar (or eligibility to waive in)
Why Join
This role provides an opportunity to work alongside highly respected practitioners on complex matters shaping today’s regulatory and energy landscape. Associates here gain hands-on experience, early responsibility, and exposure to market-leading work in a collaborative environment.
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Let’s chat about where you want to grow.
Reach out to Devney for a friendly, no-pressure conversation.
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com (216) 772-3294