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Clifford Chance

Environmental Associate

Clifford Chance, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Job Description Clifford Chance is seeking an environmental transactional associate attorney to join our Houston or Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in advising clients on regulatory aspects of environmental and occupational health and safety law in the context of corporate transactions. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the environmental and occupational health and safety regulatory landscape and be able to issue spot critical environmental, health and safety risks across a wide variety of sectors and industries, including the energy sector.

Responsibilities

Manage environmental due diligence.

Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in transaction documents.

Manage and coordinate large teams (including technical consultants and local counsel).

Advise on environmental‑related public disclosures and a wide variety of environmental regulatory compliance matters.

Work on emerging environmental topics involving project development (including renewable energy) and the evolving regulatory landscape against a global backdrop.

Qualifications

Stellar academic credentials and law firm experience in an environmental‑related practice required. Transactional experience preferred.

Preferred class years 2020-2022.

Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Compensation and Benefits Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000 - $365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

EEO Statement We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

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