Environmental & Tort Associate (3 years) - Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, MO

About the role

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking a qualified associate attorney with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, as well as experience in corporate governance and general business law, to join our Business Transactions practice group in Minneapolis.

The current anticipated salary range is $200,000+. Actual initial salary may be above or below the identified range and will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

A full comprehensive benefit plan is provided and includes health care, retirement plan, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

We offer a hybrid working environment, a “Dress for Your Day” work setting, monetary support for attorneys’ business development efforts, and professional support – both formally and informally – through our Professional Development programming, support of personal practice growth through client development initiatives, and our inclusion networks.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota attorney bar license required.
• Strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• A full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

Pay

The current anticipated salary range is $200,000+. Actual initial salary may be above or below the identified range and will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

Schedule

We offer a hybrid working environment.

Requirements

• Active Minnesota attorney bar license required.
• Strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

We seek candidates with a strong interest in health care issues and trends. As a core member of our healthcare team, you will work alongside others to provide clients with critical guidance to achieve their goals. Our health care transactions and regulatory team assists with structuring and negotiating transactions, offers strategic advice on regulatory and compliance issues, implements various contractual arrangements, and counsels clients on a wide range of legal matters affecting the health care industry.

Candidates preferably have a background in legal issues related to provider health care organizations, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, state privacy laws, and transactional experience involving health care organizations.

Entry-Level Associate

If there are no entry level positions posted, but you would like to submit an application for consideration, you are welcome to submit your resume, law school transcript, and cover letter through our online submission process. Please note in your office of interest in your cover letter. This is not an open position and we will not respond to submissions unless an opportunity arises. Search firm submissions are not accepted.

Environmental & Tort Associate

This position would be part of a practice group concentrated on defending and advising clients within the waste disposal, manufacturing, and energy development industry sectors in litigation, administrative enforcement, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate would have experience with some or all of the following:

• Defending toxic tort, citizen suits, and administrative enforcement actions in federal, state, and administrative forums;
• Navigating environmental regulations and permitting under environmental laws including the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act and state-law counterparts;
• Representing PRP in cleanups under CERCLA in collaboration with consultants and experts;
• Interpreting and advising clients on regulatory developments and policy changes involving emerging contaminants and other evolving environmental issues and advocating for client interests.

Experienced Attorney

If there are no positions posted in which you are interested, but you would like to submit an application for consideration, you are welcome to submit your resume and cover letter, indicating position and office of interest, through our online submission process. This is not an open position and we will not respond to submissions unless an opportunity arises. Search firm submissions are not accepted.

Health Care Attorney

We are looking for an attorney who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Our close-knit group values collegiality, sharing, and teamwork. Qualified candidates will share these values and be eager to establish a long-term career with us.

Role and Responsibilities:

• We seek candidates with a strong interest in health care issues and trends. As a core member of our healthcare team, you will work alongside others to provide clients with critical guidance to achieve their goals. Our health care transactions and regulatory team assists with structuring and negotiating transactions, offers strategic advice on regulatory and compliance issues, implements various contractual arrangements, and counsels clients on a wide range of legal matters affecting the health care industry.
• Candidates preferably have a background in legal issues related to provider health care organizations, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, state privacy laws, and transactional experience involving health care organizations.

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral communication, writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, work effectively within a team, and communicate directly with clients and third-party advisors.
• J.D. and outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Minnesota or Missouri bar.
• Preferred but not required: a Master's in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related graduate degree.

Skills

• Exceptional oral communication, writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, work effectively within a team, and communicate directly with clients and third-party advisors.
• J.D. and outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Minnesota or Missouri bar.
• Preferred but not required: a Master's in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related graduate degree.

Benefits

• A full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

Pay

The current anticipated salary range is $180,000-$190,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range.

Schedule

We offer a hybrid working environment.

Requirements

• Active Minnesota attorney bar license required.
• Strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, and outstanding interpersonal skills.