Environmental Senior Attorney 

Location: San Francisco, CA   

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an experienced attorney to join its highly ranked nationally recognized Environmental Law practice group as a non-partnership track Senior Attorney in our Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC or Richmond, VA office. An attorney in this position will be benefits eligible and will have a billable hour expectation between 1200 – 1800 hours. 

Qualified applicants will have at least ten years of experience in private practice, a trade association, and/or a government agency and experience in chemical control regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and similar federal or state regulatory programs. Work will include advising clients on the review, testing, and reporting of chemical substances under TSCA and the registration, labelling and advertising of pesticides under FIFRA in addition to agency rulemaking, enforcement defense or litigation related to these subject areas. The ideal candidate will also possess an undergraduate or graduate degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and/or prior professional experience in the chemical or pesticide industry. Preference will be provided for candidates with experience working at the US Environmental Protection Agency in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, the Office of General Counsel’s Pesticide and Toxic Substances Law Office or the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance’s Waste and Chemical Enforcement Division.  

The environmental team prides itself in forming diverse teams with a wide array of personal and professional attributes. We value collaboration and a team-based approach. The successful applicant will get to work on precedent setting legal matters with a team that values direct client contact, mentoring and training. As a member of the environmental team, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on interesting, long-term projects with established clients.  

A successful candidate is dedicated to the practice of environmental law, has self-motivation, strong intellectual curiosity, good judgment, responsiveness, perseverance, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Active membership in California, the District of Columbia or Virginia bar is required. This position can be filled in our DC, Los Angeles, Richmond, or San Francisco offices. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability. 

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this is $225,000 to $275,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton Andrews Kurth offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry. 

Job # 003631 (If you wish to submit an application, this number will be necessary for your online submission.) 

If you have questions about this position or the application process, please contact Tammie Mitchell, Senior Lawyer Recruiting Manager. 

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 
50 California Street 

Suite 1700 

San Francisco, CA 9411 

About Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

At Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP we believe that the practice of law is a service to society. More than 1,800 lawyers and professional staff worldwide are dedicated to the firm’s core values of integrity, quality, hard work, service, economic reward and collegiality. We recruit lawyers and professional staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and we value the diversity they bring to the firm. In addition to providing unique professional development opportunities, Hunton Andrews Kurth offers creative work/life programs designed to meet today’s challenges. Pro bono service is strongly encouraged, and our lawyers play an active role within their communities. If you relish challenge, opportunities for professional growth, and the rewarding experience that comes from working at a first-rate law firm, consider Hunton Andrews Kurth.For more information on Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, please visit our website at www.huntonak.com.

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