Aurora, CO · Hybrid
$220K - $260K/yr
Experience with federal/state environmental law, water law, and regulatory agencies. * Ability to manage deadlines, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. * Admission to the Colorado Bar ...
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Aurora, CO · Hybrid
$220K - $260K/yr
Experience with federal/state environmental law, water law, and regulatory agencies. * Ability to manage deadlines, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. * Admission to the Colorado Bar ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$26.15 - $29.78/hr
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Retirement
PTO
... law, and produce water district mailing lists and watermaster delivery lists • Conducts field examinations, measures discharge and volume of surface and ground water diversions, and verifies ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$26.15 - $29.78/hr
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... law, and produce water district mailing lists and watermaster delivery lists • Conducts field examinations, measures discharge and volume of surface and ground water diversions, and verifies ...
Seattle, WA · Hybrid
$145K - $175K/yr
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Develop additional expertise in areas such as land use and zoning, public records and open government, public bidding and contracting, municipal ethics, tribal law, water law, and personnel ...
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Seattle, WA · Hybrid
$145K - $175K/yr
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Develop additional expertise in areas such as land use and zoning, public records and open government, public bidding and contracting, municipal ethics, tribal law, water law, and personnel ...
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Environmental Law, Water Law & Land Use * Oil, Gas, Wind & Energy Law * Estate Planning and More! For further information on the firm's practice areas and attorney profiles, visit vogellaw.com.
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Environmental Law, Water Law & Land Use * Oil, Gas, Wind & Energy Law * Estate Planning and More! For further information on the firm's practice areas and attorney profiles, visit vogellaw.com.
Environmental Law, Water Law & Land Use * Oil, Gas, Wind & Energy Law * Estate Planning and More! For further information on the firm's practice areas and attorney profiles, visit vogellaw.com.
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Environmental Law, Water Law & Land Use * Oil, Gas, Wind & Energy Law * Estate Planning and More! For further information on the firm's practice areas and attorney profiles, visit vogellaw.com.
Fullerton, CA · Hybrid
$170K - $200K/yr
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Significant experience in one or more of the following: land use and zoning, CEQA/NEPA, development agreements, redevelopment, water law, election law, First Amendment law, medical marijuana ...
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Fullerton, CA · Hybrid
$170K - $200K/yr
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Significant experience in one or more of the following: land use and zoning, CEQA/NEPA, development agreements, redevelopment, water law, election law, First Amendment law, medical marijuana ...
Helena, MT · On-site
$74K - $97K/yr
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Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience. * Resume
Helena, MT · On-site
$74K - $97K/yr
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Life
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Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience. * Resume
$74K - $97K/yr
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Life
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PTO
Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience. * Resume
$74K - $97K/yr
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience. * Resume
Worland, WY · On-site
$48K - $68K/yr
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Apply knowledge of Wyoming water law, PLSS, and GIS to support water resource and land management projects. * Interact with clients, landowners, engineers, and government agencies to communicate ...
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Worland, WY · On-site
$48K - $68K/yr
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Apply knowledge of Wyoming water law, PLSS, and GIS to support water resource and land management projects. * Interact with clients, landowners, engineers, and government agencies to communicate ...
$74K - $97K/yr
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience. * Resume
$74K - $97K/yr
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience. * Resume
San Jose, CA · On-site
$353K/yr
Knowledge of law and principles related to flood protection, water resource management, modern water law, and state and local water history is desirable. Candidates must be active and in good ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$353K/yr
Knowledge of law and principles related to flood protection, water resource management, modern water law, and state and local water history is desirable. Candidates must be active and in good ...
Worland, WY · On-site
$48K - $68K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Apply knowledge of Wyoming water law, PLSS, and GIS to support water resource and land management projects. * Interact with clients, landowners, engineers, and government agencies to communicate ...
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Worland, WY · On-site
$48K - $68K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Apply knowledge of Wyoming water law, PLSS, and GIS to support water resource and land management projects. * Interact with clients, landowners, engineers, and government agencies to communicate ...
$74K - $97K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience. * Resume
$74K - $97K/yr
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Cover Letter - Your cover letter should explain your interest and/or experience in water law, natural resource law, property law, administrative law and/or other relevant experience. * Resume
Carson City, NV · On-site
$95K - $144K/yr
... Water Law, overseeing groundwater inventories, certification of water rights, pumpage inventories, monitoring data, performing field investigations and supervising engineering staff and well ...
Carson City, NV · On-site
$95K - $144K/yr
... Water Law, overseeing groundwater inventories, certification of water rights, pumpage inventories, monitoring data, performing field investigations and supervising engineering staff and well ...
NV · On-site
Familiarity with water law, Indian water rights settlements, and intergovernmental relationships * Knowledge of funding mechanisms, grants, and infrastructure framework * Experience presenting to ...
NV · On-site
Familiarity with water law, Indian water rights settlements, and intergovernmental relationships * Knowledge of funding mechanisms, grants, and infrastructure framework * Experience presenting to ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$43.27/hr
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Retirement
PTO
This position will provide legal advice and representation in areas including water law, administrative law, statutory interpretation, rulemaking, contracts and regulatory enforcement, and may ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$43.27/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
This position will provide legal advice and representation in areas including water law, administrative law, statutory interpretation, rulemaking, contracts and regulatory enforcement, and may ...
Moapa, NV · On-site
Familiarity with water law, Indian water rights settlements, and intergovernmental relationships * Knowledge of funding mechanisms, grants, and infrastructure framework * Experience presenting to ...
Moapa, NV · On-site
Familiarity with water law, Indian water rights settlements, and intergovernmental relationships * Knowledge of funding mechanisms, grants, and infrastructure framework * Experience presenting to ...
Carroll Water is seeking a motivated and dependable Water Treatment Specialist Apprentice to join ... law.
Carroll Water is seeking a motivated and dependable Water Treatment Specialist Apprentice to join ... law.
Birmingham, AL · On-site
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Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven ... law. We are an E-Verify participating employer.
Birmingham, AL · On-site
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Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven ... law. We are an E-Verify participating employer.
Birmingham, AL · On-site
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Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven ... law. We are an E-Verify participating employer.
Birmingham, AL · On-site
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Life
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Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven ... law. We are an E-Verify participating employer.
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| Aspect | Water Law | Water Rights Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | JD or equivalent, legal licensing | Bachelor's or Master's in environmental or water resource fields, often with certifications |
| Work Environment | Legal firms, government agencies, courts | Environmental consulting firms, government agencies, water resource companies |
| Industry Usage | Legal practice, policy development, litigation | Water rights assessment, compliance, resource management |
While Water Law involves the legal aspects of water rights, regulations, and policies, Water Rights Specialists focus on assessing, managing, and ensuring compliance with water rights within environmental and resource management contexts. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within the water industry.
$220K - $260K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 15 days ago
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level Environmental Associate to join its Environmental Practice Group in Denver. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base across industries and on high-impact environmental matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise clients on matters involving environmental and natural resources law, including regulatory compliance and litigation.
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and client communications related to air and water quality, hazardous waste, natural resources development, and federal/state environmental regulations.
Represent clients in matters before administrative agencies and in state or federal court.
Assist with environmental due diligence and risk assessment in transactions.
Collaborate with cross-practice teams and provide timely, practical legal advice.
Requirements:
4–6 years of environmental or natural resources law experience, including litigation.
Strong academic credentials, legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Experience with federal/state environmental law, water law, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to manage deadlines, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
Admission to the Colorado Bar required; admission to other western state bars a plus.
Prior experience at a law firm, court clerkship, or government agency preferred.
Preferred Experience:
Judicial clerkship or background with a national or top-tier regional law firm, Department of Justice, or state Attorney General’s office.
Application Materials:
Resume
Cover letter
Law school transcript (PDF format)
