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Senior Environmental Lawyer

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
4-20 yrs required

Location
Houston, TX, United States

Industry
Legal

Posted on
Apr 17, 2025

Valid Through
May 17, 2025

Profile

Job Overview
A prominent international law firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Attorney to join its Environmental and Mass Tort team. This role is tailored for legal professionals with a strong background in environmental, natural resources, and energy law. The attorney will support complex and high-value projects involving infrastructure, renewable energy, and power development, with a primary focus on permitting, compliance, environmental due diligence, and transactional support for project finance and mergers & acquisitions. Candidates who excel at the intersection of law, policy, and sustainability—particularly within the context of carbon markets and energy transition—are encouraged to apply.

Location

  • Houston, TX

Duties

  • Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Lead environmental permitting strategies for infrastructure and energy projects, including air, water, wetlands, UIC, and offshore facilities.

  • Oversee environmental review processes under NEPA, CEQA, and similar frameworks.

  • Provide counsel on site remediation and contaminated property risk under CERCLA, RCRA, and equivalent state programs.

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

  • Develop risk mitigation strategies for sponsors, lenders, and developers to ensure project bankability.

  • Coordinate with project finance counsel, consultants, and regulatory agencies on permitting and compliance matters.

  • Review and analyze third-party reports, including Phase I/II ESAs, biological assessments, wetlands delineations, and cultural resource surveys.

  • Assess title and survey documents for environmental conditions, use restrictions, and institutional compliance requirements.

  • Offer legal guidance on ESA compliance, habitat conservation, and Public Utility Commission procedures.

  • Provide subject-matter expertise on carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon markets, and energy transition technologies.

  • Advise on international environmental law and compliance frameworks for cross-border projects.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of legal experience in environmental law.

  • Proven experience advising on permitting, environmental review, and site remediation matters.

  • Demonstrated ability to support project finance and M&A transactions with a focus on environmental risk.

  • Strong working knowledge of infrastructure, power, and renewable energy development projects.

  • Experience working closely with clients, lenders, and regulatory authorities in high-stakes settings.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. 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 regulatory regimes.

  • High proficiency in negotiating complex environmental provisions in transaction agreements.

  • Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight timelines.

  • Familiarity with evolving carbon market regulations and international environmental standards.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client advisory roles.

Benefits

  • Fertility and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility.

  • $2,500 vacation stipend upon meeting billable thresholds.

  • Wellness offerings including:

    • Complimentary Peloton app access

    • Lyra Health support (8 free therapy or coaching sessions per year)

    • Spot Pet Insurance

  • Business development reimbursement for client relationship-building activities.

  • Executive coaching available for attorneys with 250+ BD hours.

  • Paid pro bono/community service time: 8 hours annually for non-partner attorneys.

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

  • Comprehensive health and financial benefits:

    • Three medical plan options

    • Dental and vision coverage

    • Life and disability insurance

    • Pre-tax HSA and FSA plans

    • 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing eligibility

  • Paid time off benefits include:

    • Minimum of 20 days of PTO (based on role and tenure)

    • 14 weeks of paid parental leave

    • 11 paid holidays per year

Company info

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

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