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Location: Washington, DC or Remote (occasional travel throughout the U.S.)
Salary: $105,000 to $145,000, based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience
Date Posted: October 28, 2026 (applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled)

About the Role
The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), a nonprofit environmental watchdog, is seeking a Senior Attorney to support its Enforcement Program, holding industrial polluters and federal and state agencies accountable under environmental laws through citizen suit enforcement actions and other advocacy strategies. The Senior Attorney will develop and execute enforcement and legal strategies; handle litigation work including legal research, comments, complaints, motions, briefs, discovery, and oral advocacy; represent EIP and partner organizations in federal and state litigation, administrative proceedings, and public meetings; manage client and coalition relationships; and work with EIP’s communications and research teams. EIP partners with frontline communities in the Gulf States, Ohio River Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Qualifications

• Law degree and active bar membership in good standing
• 8+ years of legal experience, including environmental law; strong preference for litigation or enforcement experience, especially under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, organizational, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with communities directly impacted by pollution

How to Apply
Submit a current resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and a writing sample through the application link above. EIP is an equal opportunity employer.