Mid-Level Energy & Infrastructure Environmental Associate

3-5 PQE · May 29, 2026 (3 months ago)

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

3-5 PQE · May 29, 2026 (3 months ago)

Salary

$260,000 - $365,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Environmental · CERCLA · M&A · Project Finance

Locations

Charlotte · District of Columbia · Seattle · Boston · New York City · Houston · Austin · Los Angeles · Orange County · San Francisco · Silicon Valley · Chicago · Miami · Sacramento · Portland

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Overview

The Energy & Infrastructure Business Unit advises a diverse client base, including developers, financial institutions, private equity firms, government entities, and Fortune 500 companies, on environmental law and permitting aspects of transactions.
Responsibilities include advising clients on environmental statutes and regulations, such as CERCLA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.
The role involves supporting project development, regulatory compliance, and permitting efforts, including working with federal and state agencies on complex matters.
Daily tasks include conducting legal research, drafting documents, managing client interactions, and collaborating with environmental consultants.
Candidates are expected to have demonstrated experience with environmental and permitting aspects of M&A or project finance transactions, ideally gained at a top law firm or government agency.

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Alan Hershkowitz
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Last updated: August 25, 2026

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