Environmental Attorney

A law firm in Denver is seeking an Environmental Attorney with 5+ years of experience to provide legal counsel on a variety of environmental matters. The candidate will interact with colleagues, engage directly with clients, and advise on issues ranging from mergers and acquisitions to renewable energy projects.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on environmental matters related to mergers and acquisitions, real estate, tax credits, and financing transactions.
• Advise on permitting issues related to stormwater, air, and water emissions.
• Assist with risk mitigation and compliance with federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Handle matters concerning emerging contaminants and renewable energy projects.
• Provide guidance on matters related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Interface directly with clients and colleagues across offices and practice groups.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and litigation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental law experience in the public and/or private sector.
• Experience with federal environmental laws and standards, including CERCLA, RCRA, and NEPA.
• Familiarity with state and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Transactional experience preferred.
• Experience with pollution legal liability insurance and prior defense sites preferred.
• Portable business preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Effective negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

A full-service multidisciplinary practice, this firm has long had a nationally recognized public and corporate finance practice. It serves local, regional, and national clients in a broad practice emphasizing civil litigation, bankruptcy, public finance, corporate and structured finance, banking and commercial lending, real estate law, taxation law, healthcare, and hospital law. It has also developed a sophisticated business and litigation practice representing clients in complex transactions and major litigation.