Experienced Environmental Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced environmental attorney to join its team in New Haven, CT. This role offers a hybrid work opportunity and involves working within the Environmental and Commercial Real Estate Practice Groups. The successful candidate will have a strong background in environmental regulatory compliance and commercial real estate transactions.

Duties

• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations.
• Represent clients in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance matters.
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Lead environmental due diligence for M&A and project finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in purchase and financing agreements.
• Manage permitting processes related to air, water, wetlands, and offshore infrastructure.
• Support remediation and risk mitigation strategies for contaminated sites.
• Collaborate with developers, sponsors, lenders, and attorneys to evaluate environmental risks.
• Review and assess third-party environmental reports.
• Counsel on ESA compliance, land use law, and habitat conservation planning.
• Analyze title and survey documents for environmental restrictions.
• Offer strategic insight on energy transition initiatives.
• Collaborate with other practice groups on real estate and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing U.S. environmental law.
• Admission to New York State Bar required; admission to Connecticut or Massachusetts beneficial.
• Extensive involvement with federal and state permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects.
• Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of environmental risk and legal frameworks impacting deal structure.
• Portable book of business a plus, but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to New York State Bar.

Skills

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex environmental contracts.
• Proficiency in analyzing technical environmental data and legal implications.
• Ability to manage legal timelines and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with carbon-related legal frameworks.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus eligibility.

This national law firm offers a full range of consulting services for their clients. Their areas of practice include litigation, intellectual property, business services, appellate, alternative dispute resolution, wills, trusts, estates, labor, employment law, and more. Their offices are located in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.