Experienced Environmental Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced environmental attorney to join their team in Rochester, NY. This role offers a hybrid work opportunity and involves working within the Environmental and Commercial Real Estate Practice Groups. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in environmental regulatory compliance and commercial real estate transactions.

Duties

• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations.
• Represent clients in environmental permitting and compliance matters.
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex real estate transactions.
• Lead environmental due diligence for M&A and project finance.
• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in agreements.
• Manage permitting processes for air, water, and infrastructure.
• Support remediation and risk mitigation for contaminated sites.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate environmental risks.
• Review and assess third-party environmental reports.
• Counsel on compliance, land use law, and conservation planning.
• Analyze title and survey documents for environmental restrictions.
• Offer strategic insight on energy transition initiatives.
• Collaborate on real estate, energy, and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in U.S. environmental law.
• Admission to New York State Bar; other states beneficial.
• Extensive involvement with permitting and compliance issues.
• Experience with energy, infrastructure, or large-scale projects.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of environmental risk and legal frameworks.
• Portable book of business is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to New York State Bar.

Skills

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Proficiency in analyzing technical environmental data.
• Ability to manage legal timelines and coordinate with agencies.
• Familiarity with carbon-related legal frameworks.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.

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