Jr. Transactional Associate (Environmental) - Philadelphia at Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm in the search for a Transactional Associate with 1–3 years of experience to join its Environmental Risk Management Team in Philadelphia. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, transaction-focused environmental matters in a collaborative, client-facing practice.

• Perform environmental due diligence for real estate and M&A transactions, including brownfields development projects.

• Structure solutions to environmental risks through remedial strategies, specialty insurance programs, and negotiated contracts and agreements.

• Draft and review transactional documents, including purchase agreements, loan agreements, liability transfer agreements, and ancillary documents.

• Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams, providing transaction-driven legal solutions.

• Engage in deal negotiation and drafting, with significant client interaction throughout the transaction lifecycle.

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate M&A, real estate, or transactional environmental law at a large or boutique law firm; recent graduates will also be considered.

• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for client-facing work and collaborative team projects.

• Environmental law experience is a plus but not required.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) plan, vacation, and sick time.

• Employee assistance program.

This is a full-time, hybrid role in Philadelphia offering exposure to transactional environmental matters and the opportunity to develop within a nationally recognized, AmLaw 100 team.