Senior Environmental Lawyer

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Job Overview
A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a Senior Environmental & Land Use Attorney to join its Environmental and Mass Tort practice group. This role is focused on Texas-based projects and offers an exceptional opportunity to work on high-value infrastructure, renewable energy, and power development matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Texas environmental and land use laws and experience advising clients through permitting, entitlement, and transactional processes. This position is well-suited for attorneys who thrive at the intersection of law, policy, and innovation, including involvement in emerging technologies such as carbon capture and hydrogen.

Location

• San Antonio, TX

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on Texas environmental and land use regulations and entitlements.

• Lead permitting efforts involving the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), and local permitting agencies.

• Guide clients through municipal and state land use entitlement processes.

• Advise on permitting matters involving air, water, wetlands, UIC, endangered species, and offshore facilities.

• Manage environmental reviews under NEPA and comparable state or local impact assessment procedures.

• Support site remediation and risk analysis under CERCLA, RCRA, and state remediation programs.

• Conduct due diligence and negotiate environmental terms in project finance and M&A transactions.

• Coordinate with sponsors, developers, lenders, and finance attorneys on permitting, compliance, and environmental risk mitigation.

• Review third-party environmental documentation such as Phase I/II ESAs, biological assessments, and cultural resource surveys.

• Interpret title and survey documentation related to environmental constraints and lender requirements.

• Counsel on ESA compliance, habitat conservation planning, and state Public Utilities Commission regulations.

• Provide legal support for carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, and energy transition-related initiatives.

• Advise on international and cross-border environmental legal issues, as applicable.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of environmental and land use legal experience.

• In-depth knowledge of Texas regulatory agencies (TCEQ, RRC) and local land use laws.

• Experience advising on infrastructure or energy development within the Texas market.

• Background in environmental due diligence, permitting, and transactional support.

• Ability to manage client relationships, timelines, and multi-agency coordination efforts.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with Texas licensure preferred.

Skills

• Strong command of Texas environmental, energy, and land use legal frameworks.

• Experience negotiating environmental provisions in financing and transaction documents.

• Skilled at evaluating environmental assessments and regulatory reports.

• Comfortable managing large, complex projects across teams and jurisdictions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for client interaction and regulatory engagement.

• Familiarity with clean energy and emerging technology regulations.

Benefits

• Fertility and family-forming benefits provided through Carrot Fertility.

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

• Comprehensive wellness benefits including:

  • Peloton app membership

  • Lyra mental health services (8 complimentary sessions per year)

  • Spot Pet Insurance

• Reimbursement for business development and client relationship-building activities.

• Executive coaching for eligible attorneys with 250+ business development hours.

• 8 hours of paid pro bono or volunteer service annually for non-partner attorneys.

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

• Full benefits package includes:

  • Choice of three medical plans

  • Dental and vision coverage

  • Life and disability insurance

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

  • 401(k) plan with potential profit-sharing

• Paid time off benefits include:

  • Minimum of 20 PTO days annually, based on role and tenure

  • 14 weeks of paid parental leave

  • 11 paid firm 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