Environmental Associate (25 Years)

Cincinnati, OH | Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in office)

Environmental work that spans counseling, deals and litigation, plus a published range and bonus potential that reward experience.

Protem Legal, in partnership with a respected firm with a nationally active environmental group, is seeking an Environmental Associate.

• Published pay range of $175,000–$208,000
• Objective bonus opportunities, plus an annual subjective bonus
• Hybrid schedule with three days in the office
• A competency-based path to partnership

You'll handle regulatory counseling, transactional and litigation matters under the major federal environmental programs, including brownfield and other investigation and cleanup programs. Candidates with deep state or federal administrative law experience and a real passion for environmental work are also welcome.

• Counsel clients under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and RCRA
• Support environmental aspects of transactions
• Litigate environmental matters
• Guide clients through brownfield and cleanup programs

• 2–5 years of substantive environmental law experience (or extensive administrative law experience)
• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Willingness to live in and serve the Cincinnati market

• Brownfield or voluntary cleanup program experience

A hybrid schedule (three days in office), a relaxed dress policy and formal mentorship.

$175,000–$208,000 per year, plus objective and subjective bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

If environmental law is your passion, apply confidentially through Protem Legal. We'll contact you before anything is shared with the firm.