Attorney - Associate - Environmental

Job Description

About Cullen and Dykman LLP

Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are committed to delivering the highest quality legal services while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Our dynamic and collegial environment fosters collaboration among attorneys, paralegals, and staff, ensuring that every team member contributes to the firm’s continued success.

What You’ll Do

Join our Environmental Group in Princeton, where you will represent clients on a wide range of environmental permitting, compliance, and transactional matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex regulatory issues, advise clients across industries, and contribute to the continued growth of our environmental practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise clients on environmental permitting and regulatory compliance matters at the federal, state, and local levels.

Represent clients before regulatory agencies, including the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Counsel clients on matters involving site remediation and brownfield redevelopment.

Counsel clients on land use and other NJDEP permitting and compliance requirements.

Provide environmental support in transactional matters, including due diligence and risk assessment.

Assist with or lead environmental litigation and enforcement matters.

Collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop practical, business-oriented solutions.

What You’ll Bring

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the New Jersey Bar required; admission to the New York Bar a plus.

Minimum of 6+ years of experience in environmental law, with a focus on permitting and compliance.

Experience representing clients before NJDEP, EPA, and/or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Demonstrated experience with site remediation, brownfields, and environmental due diligence.

Strong knowledge of environmental regulatory frameworks related to air, water, and waste.

Litigation experience in environmental matters is a plus.

Prior experience in the Office of the Attorney General and/or judicial clerkship preferred.

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple matters and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to client service and the highest ethical standards.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $120,000-$180,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume by clicking “Apply.”

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Full-time