Parsons Behle & Latimer is seeking an attorney with 10+ years of experience with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) to join Parsons in any city where Parsons has an office. Parsons is a regional law firm headquartered in Salt Lake City that has national expertise in numerous practice areas. The firm is at the forefront of the legal communities in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and the Intermountain Region.
The ideal candidate will have extensive environmental law experience and a deep understanding of compliance, litigation, and regulatory issues.
Parsons offers a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and access to an employee assistance program and wealth management advisors. The competitive benefits package also includes profit-sharing once eligible.
Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on RCRA/CERCLA compliance, permitting, and enforcement matters
- Represent clients in litigation, administrative proceedings, and regulatory negotiations
- Develop and implement strategies for environmental remediation and site cleanup under CERCLA
- Manage environmental due diligence in real estate and corporate transactions
- Provide counsel on hazardous waste management and environmental liabilities
Qualifications:
- Ability to perform complex environmental work with accuracy and timeliness
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- 10+ years of experience in practicing environmental law, with a strong focus on RCRA and CERCLA
- Proven track record of handling complex regulatory and litigation matters
- Highly motivated, goal-oriented person who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Good judgment and adherence to high ethical standards
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the selected state or ability to be admitted by motion in that state
Parsons actively recruits to obtain an applicant pool of candidates from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Susie Headlee at sheadlee@parsonsbehle.com.
