Description

• Support remediation and risk mitigation strategies for contaminated sites, including Brownfields redevelopment
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, deeds, etc. for commercial real estate transactions
• Supervise pre- and post-closing matters, including preparation of documents for recording / filing
• Review and monitor agreements with developers, approval of conditions required prior to draw disbursement and developer payment
• Review and assess third-party environmental reports (e.g., Phase I/II ESAs)
• Represent clients in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance matters
• Collaborate with other practice groups on real estate, energy, land use, and infrastructure projects
• Communicate with clients, banks, attorneys and additional parties involved with the closing and filings of all transactions
• Coordinate and review title commitments and policies, UCC, judgment and lien searches, surveys, site plans and leases
• Analyze title and survey documents for environmental restrictions and lender-related conditions
• Counsel on ESA compliance, land use law, utility commission processes, and habitat conservation planning
• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, CAA, RCRA, ECL, SEQRA, NAV)
• Draft and review initial documentation, obtain approvals, modify documents as necessary and coordinated document execution
• Manage permitting processes related to air, water, wetlands, and offshore infrastructure
• Offer strategic insight on NYC Local Law 97, CLCPA, CCS projects, carbon markets, and energy transition initiatives
• Collaborate with developers, sponsors, lenders, and attorneys to evaluate environmental risks and bankability
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, and development
• Coordinate and direct the review, management and preparation of commercial leasing documentation
• Review and negotiate leases including common area maintenance clauses
• Review due diligence, monitor contingencies, review and prepare title objections, survey and environmental reviews, closing documents and wire transfers
• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in purchase and financing agreements
• Lead environmental due diligence for M&A and project finance transactions

Requirements

• Familiarity with carbon-related legal frameworks and environmental impacts in international infrastructure projects
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client orientation
• Corporate experience desirable
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Strong understanding of environmental risk and legal frameworks impacting deal structure and finance
• Admission to New York bar (or ability to waive in) required
• Portable book of business a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in analyzing technical environmental data and legal implications
• Extensive involvement with federal and state permitting, regulatory compliance, and transactional environmental issues
• 8+ years of commercial real estate and U.S. environmental law experience required
• Must demonstrate a commitment to exceptional client service
• Military experience welcome
• Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
• In-depth knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, RCRA, UIC, ESA, and relevant permitting regulations
• Admission to Connecticut or Massachusetts (or ability to waive in) preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects
• Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage legal timelines and coordinate with regulatory agencies and consultants
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex environmental contracts and provisions

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance