Senior Environmental Lawyer

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Job Overview
A respected international law firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Environmental Attorney to join its Environmental and Mass Tort practice group. The position involves advising on regulatory compliance, permitting, site remediation, and risk management related to large-scale infrastructure, renewable energy, and power projects. This role is ideal for attorneys with strong experience in environmental law and a passion for advising clients on high-stakes, high-value transactions across the energy and infrastructure sectors, particularly in connection with project finance and M&A.

Location

• Austin, TX

Duties

• Counsel clients on federal and state environmental laws impacting energy and infrastructure development.

• Lead environmental permitting processes, including air, water, wetlands, UIC, and offshore facility permits.

• Manage environmental reviews under NEPA, CEQA, and similar state processes.

• Advise on remediation strategies under CERCLA, RCRA, and related state waste programs.

• Conduct due diligence and draft environmental provisions in project finance and M&A transactions.

• Coordinate with lenders, developers, and project finance teams on environmental risk mitigation.

• Interpret and assess third-party environmental reports such as Phase I/II ESAs and ecological assessments.

• Review title and survey documentation to identify environmental and land use restrictions.

• Provide legal guidance on ESA compliance, habitat conservation, and land use permitting.

• Advise on environmental implications of carbon markets, CCS, and energy transition technologies.

• Support clients involved in cross-border energy projects and international compliance matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in environmental law.

• Demonstrated expertise with U.S. federal and state environmental regulatory programs.

• Substantial involvement in energy or infrastructure sectors.

• Experience handling complex permitting and environmental review processes.

• Familiarity with risk allocation in transactional contexts, including representations and indemnities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with legal, technical, and finance professionals.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, RCRA, UIC, ESA, and related laws.

• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in evaluating complex environmental documents and surveys.

• Practical understanding of land use laws and public utilities regulations.

• Ability to provide strategic guidance on evolving areas such as energy transition and carbon policy.

• Skilled in managing client relationships and navigating cross-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Fertility and family-forming benefits available to all full-time employees.

• $2,500 vacation award tied to billable performance thresholds.

• Wellness support including:

  • Peloton app membership

  • Lyra Health services (8 free sessions annually)

  • Spot Pet Insurance

• Reimbursement for business development activities.

• Executive coaching for attorneys meeting specific benchmarks.

• 8 hours annually designated for pro bono or community service.

• $50,000 referral bonus for successful lateral attorney placements.

• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and innovation platforms.

• Comprehensive health and financial benefits, including:

  • Three medical plans

  • Dental and vision coverage

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts

  • 401(k) plan with profit sharing

• Minimum of 20 days PTO based on tenure and role.

• 14 weeks paid parental leave.

• 11 paid holidays annually.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306