Environmental Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced environmental attorney to join their team in New Haven, CT. The role involves advising clients on complex environmental, real estate, infrastructure, and energy-related projects throughout the region. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in U.S. environmental law.

Duties

• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations.
• Represent clients in environmental permitting and compliance matters.
• Structure and negotiate complex real estate transactions.
• Lead environmental due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in agreements.
• Manage permitting processes for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Advise on remediation strategies for contaminated properties.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate environmental risks.
• Review and assess environmental site assessments and reports.
• Counsel on ESA compliance and land use issues.
• Provide strategic guidance on energy transition matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar; Connecticut or Massachusetts admission is a plus.
• Extensive experience with environmental permitting and compliance.
• Significant experience in energy and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of environmental risk allocation.
• In-depth knowledge of NEPA, CERCLA, RCRA, and related frameworks.
• Experience drafting and negotiating environmental contracts.
• Ability to analyze technical environmental data.
• Familiarity with carbon markets and energy transition initiatives.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Strong business judgment and analytical abilities.
• Experience managing regulatory timelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurances.
• Retirement plan including 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Paid leave programs.
• Employee assistance resources.
• Commuter and parking benefits where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306