Environmental Transactions Attorney

Job Title: Environmental Transactions Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a seasoned Environmental Transactions Attorney with deep experience in environmental and energy law. This role is ideal for a senior associate or junior partner with a strong track record in advising on complex corporate and financing transactions, especially within the energy sector. The attorney will play a pivotal role in structuring deals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and counseling on environmental risks related to business operations, investments, and disclosures. This opportunity is offered through a legal recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring law firm.

Duties:

• Lead environmental due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and financings

• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in transaction and finance-related agreements

• Prepare environmental risk disclosures for SEC filings and other regulatory documents

• Advise clients on environmental compliance, permitting, and restructuring strategies

• Conduct legal research on evolving federal and state environmental laws and energy regulations

• Analyze regulatory frameworks impacting the energy industry, including renewables, fossil fuels, and infrastructure

• Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams to align environmental strategy with corporate goals

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of focused experience in environmental and energy law, with emphasis on corporate transactions

• Demonstrated proficiency in environmental due diligence and contract negotiation

• Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulatory structures

• Proven experience working on energy-sector deals and related legal matters

• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Washington, D.C. Bar preferred or ability to waive in)

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of environmental statutes (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, CAA, CWA)

• Familiarity with SEC disclosure requirements and ESG considerations

• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory guidelines

• Skilled in client advisory, legal drafting, and strategic negotiation

• Capable of managing multiple high-stakes matters simultaneously

• Effective collaborator with both legal and technical professionals

Job Location:

• Washington, D.C.

If a major corporation is involved in a front page dispute, chances are that this firm is handling the defense. The full service law firm is ultimately all about trial work, enticing hungry young associates from top law schools to join their offices. In Washington DC, you can be guaranteed that the serious fellow in the conference room is the CEO of a major corporation, although associates will spend a few years in the library before they get to meet him. Support staff, compensation, and office environment are all top of the line. The training program and relatively speedy partnership track are an added bonus as well.