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Senior Environmental Lawyer

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
4-20 yrs required

Location
Washington, DC, United States

Industry
Legal

Posted on
Apr 17, 2025

Valid Through
May 17, 2025

Profile

Job Overview
A leading international law firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Attorney to join its Environmental & Mass Tort team. This role is ideal for a legal professional with deep expertise in environmental and natural resources law, especially in advising clients on large-scale infrastructure, renewable energy, and power projects. The position involves extensive work on project finance, permitting, and M&A transactions in emerging areas such as carbon markets and energy transition. This opportunity is well-suited for attorneys who thrive at the intersection of law, policy, and innovation.

Location

  • Washington, DC

Duties

  • Provide legal counsel on complex environmental matters for infrastructure and energy clients.

  • Lead permitting strategies involving air, water, wetlands, UIC, and offshore facilities.

  • Manage environmental review processes under NEPA, CEQA, and state equivalents.

  • Guide site assessment and remediation efforts under CERCLA, RCRA, and other programs.

  • Support project finance and M&A transactions with environmental due diligence and contract negotiation.

  • Advise on environmental risk allocation, including representations, warranties, and indemnities.

  • Collaborate with sponsors, lenders, and developers to address bankability and compliance issues.

  • Analyze third-party environmental reports such as ESAs, wetlands delineations, and resource surveys.

  • Review title and survey documents for environmental implications and institutional standards.

  • Counsel on land use, endangered species compliance, and utility commission processes.

  • Advise on emerging topics including CCS, carbon markets, and international environmental compliance.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in environmental law, with strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state regulations.

  • Demonstrated ability to advise on permitting, environmental compliance, and transactional risk.

  • Experience in energy, infrastructure, or natural resource sectors.

  • Familiarity with renewable energy and power development projects is highly valued.

  • Strong coordination skills with internal teams, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

Education

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

Certifications

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

Skills

  • Expert knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, RCRA, UIC, ESA, and related statutes.

  • Proven drafting, negotiation, and client advisory skills.

  • Ability to assess complex environmental documents and data.

  • Understanding of real estate due diligence as it pertains to environmental law.

  • Knowledge of emerging clean technologies and environmental market mechanisms.

  • Strong interpersonal and project management capabilities.

Benefits

  • Family-forming benefits, including inclusive fertility support.

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

  • Wellness programs including Peloton app access, mental health support (Lyra), and pet insurance.

  • Reimbursement for business development initiatives.

  • Executive coaching for attorneys with qualifying hours.

  • 8 hours of firm time annually for pro bono or volunteer service.

  • $50,000 attorney referral bonus.

  • Access to advanced legal tech tools and innovation-driven resources.

  • Comprehensive health coverage:

    • Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options

    • Life and disability insurance

    • Pre-tax accounts (HSA, FSA)

    • 401(k) with profit-sharing options

  • Minimum 20 days of PTO annually, increasing with tenure.

  • 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

  • 11 paid firm holidays per year.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306

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