Environment/Regulatory Attorney in Richmond

Date Posted: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A respected Richmond law firm is seeking an Environmental/Regulatory Attorney with 6+ years of experience to join its growing regulatory, environmental, land use, and zoning practice. This position is a key component of the firm’s succession plan and offers a defined path from Counsel to Partner within four years.

Areas of Practice:

  • Regulatory

  • Environmental

  • Land Use & Zoning

Responsibilities:

  • Advise clients on environmental and regulatory compliance, permitting, land use, and zoning issues

  • Prepare and review regulatory filings, environmental documentation, and related materials

  • Represent clients before administrative bodies and regulatory agencies

  • Support litigation matters tied to environmental or regulatory disputes

  • Work closely with the current regulatory partner and gradually assume leadership responsibilities

Qualifications:

  • At least 6 years of experience in environmental, regulatory, or land use matters

  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills

  • Open to candidates from local government backgrounds; law firm experience is not required

  • Ability to work effectively in a fully in-office environment

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary: $145K–$170K, depending on experience

  • 12% bonus based on base salary

  • Additional discretionary bonus potential

  • 1800 annual billable hours

  • Clear path: Start as Counsel → Partner in 4 years

For More Information or to Apply: Please reach out to Chelsey Haibeck at chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com or 605.501.4307. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.