Counsel Environmental Regulations

Counsel Environmental & Mass Tort Practice Any U.S. Office (Preferred: CA or TX)

Our client a global law firm with a forwardthinking industryfocused strategy is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney with 8 years of experience to join its Environmental & Mass Tort team. This role supports complex highprofile and highvalue energy infrastructure and project development transactions particularly those at the intersection of law policy and innovation including energy transition projects and carbon markets.

The position is open to candidates in any U.S. office with a preference for those with California or Texas experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Facility Permitting:

  • Secure permits related to air water wetlands UIC and offshore facilities

  • Experience with utilityscale renewable energy and power development projects is highly valued

• Environmental Review & Compliance:

  • Manage NEPA and CEQA environmental reviews

  • Coordinate with consultants and regulatory agencies to align with development timelines

• Contaminated Site Management:

  • Counsel on CERCLA RCRA and state waste and remediation programs

  • Focus on real estate and development risk mitigation

• Transactional Due Diligence:

  • Support project finance and M&A transactions

  • Conduct diligence and negotiate environmental risk provisions in financing and purchase agreements

  • Draft compliance covenants representations warranties and indemnities

• Lender & Sponsor Coordination:

  • Advise on permitting status compliance assessments and bankability risk mitigation

  • Work closely with project finance counsel developers and lenders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing Phase I/II ESAs wetlands delineations biological assessments cultural resource surveys

• Familiarity with title and survey review as it relates to environmental conditions and use restrictions

• Knowledge of land use law Endangered Species Act PUC processes and habitat conservation planning

• Experience in carbon capture and storage (CCS) carbon markets and energy transition projects

• Exposure to crossborder infrastructure projects and international environmental compliance

Why Join This Firm

• Carrot Fertility: Inclusive familyforming benefits

• Vacation Award: $2500 stipend for meeting billable thresholds

• Wellness Perks: Free Peloton app membership Lyra mental health support 8 sessions) Spot Pet Insurance

• Handson experience with sectorspecific and crossborder matters

• Business Development Support: Reimbursement for relationshipbuilding

• Executive Coaching: Firmsponsored coaching for lawyers with 250 BD hours

• Engage in crossborder legal work while making a community impact

• Pro Bono & Volunteer Time: 8 firm hours per year for community service

• Work alongside worldclass legal minds in a supportive mentorshipfocused environment

• Referral Bonus: $50000 for referring toptier legal talent

• Access to cuttingedge legal technology and clientfocused solutions

Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical dental vision life and disability insurance

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)

• 401(k) savings plan and profitsharing (if eligible)

• Fertility and familyforming benefits

• Minimum of 20 days PTO based on role and tenure

• Paid parental leave (minimum of 14 weeks)

• 11 firm holidays annually

This is a unique opportunity for a senior environmental attorney to join a globally respected platform work on industryshaping projects and grow within a firm that prioritizes innovation diversity and longterm career development.

To apply please submit your resume