Experienced Attorney - Environmental Law

Description

• Collaborate with developers, sponsors, lenders, and attorneys to evaluate environmental risks and bankability
• 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
• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in purchase and financing agreements
• Analyze title and survey documents for environmental restrictions and lender-related conditions
• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, CAA, RCRA, ECL, SEQRA, NAV)
• Collaborate with other practice groups on real estate, energy, land use, and infrastructure projects
• Support remediation and risk mitigation strategies for contaminated sites, including Brownfields redevelopment
• Represent clients in environmental litigation, permitting, and regulatory compliance matters
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, and development
• Lead environmental due diligence for M&A and project finance transactions
• Counsel on ESA compliance, land use law, utility commission processes, and habitat conservation planning
• Review and assess third-party environmental reports (e.g., Phase I/II ESAs)

Requirements

• The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually
• Excellent communication and client service skills, particularly in high-stakes matters
• Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing U.S. environmental law
• Military experience welcome
• Familiarity with carbon-related legal frameworks and environmental impacts in international infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of environmental risk and legal frameworks impacting deal structure and finance
• Proficiency in analyzing technical environmental data and legal implications
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex environmental contracts and provisions
• In-depth knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, RCRA, UIC, ESA, and relevant permitting regulations
• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
• Demonstrated experience supporting energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects
• Portable book of business a plus, but not required
• Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with multiple stakeholders
• Extensive involvement with federal and state permitting, regulatory compliance, and transactional environmental issues
• Admitted to New York State Bar; admission to Connecticut or Massachusetts (or ability to waive in) is beneficial
• Ability to manage legal timelines and coordinate with regulatory agencies and consultants

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance