Environmental Law Associate (3-6 yrs) - Minneapolis, MN

Who We Are:

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking an associate with 3-6 years of experience to support Fredrikson's growing environmental practice on a wide range of environmental regulatory compliance, enforcement and litigation, brownfield redevelopment, and real property and M&A transactional matters.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising on matters involving federal environmental laws as well as experience or strong interest in matters involving Minnesota or Wisconsin environmental regulatory programs. Given the makeup of Fredrikson's environmental group and Fredrikson's client base, substantive experience in both environmental regulatory compliance and transactional matters is a plus.

We will consider candidates interested in working from our Madison or Minneapolis offices.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• 3-6 years of experience with federal environmental laws and regulations as well as experience with or demonstrated interest in environmental regulatory programs in Minnesota or Wisconsin
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, research, oral communication and writing skills
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to be promptly admitted in the state of Minnesota
  
  

Our Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), parenting classes, paid-parental leave, pre-tax parking and transportation options and paid parking for senior associates, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, SS and Medicare planning, 401k/Roth options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The salary range for this position varies by geographical market. In Minneapolis, the estimated starting annual pay range is $210,000 - $250,000 / year. The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

Applying for This Position:

Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and legal transcript. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com.

We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.

About Fredrikson:

With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400 attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.