Environmental Partner

Red Bank office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an environmental partner with 5+ years of legal experience as an Environmental Law attorney representing clients on a variety of environmental matters. The candidate will act as an advocate and advisor concerning legal rights and obligations and recommend best practices and courses of action related to environmental issues. Will assist firm transactional counsel in conducting due diligence related to potential transactions and otherwise providing environmental and zoning guidance to transactional counsel as requested. Monitor legislative developments and advise clients with respect to the potential impact of pending legislation on their business. Prepare, file, and advocate for applications for local, county, state, and federal environmental and land use permits and/or approvals. Represent clients in litigation related to environmental issues in state and federal courts and in administrative hearings. Represent clients in matters related to regulatory compliance, including guidance to ensure compliance and defense against allegations of non-compliance. Supervise and train junior attorneys in the environmental practice area, including developing litigation skills, writing skills, making public appearances, efficient time management, and ethical conduct. Perform other related duties as assigned. Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey required. Being admitted to practice law in the State of New York is a plus. Must have First chair experience in environmental litigation in state and federal courts. Environmental dispute resolution and arbitration experience are required. Proficiency in applicable computer programs (Lexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite) is required.

The candidate should have the ability to handle multiple matters on an ongoing basis. An enthusiastic work attitude is required. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent legal research, writing, and presentation skills and high professional standards are needed. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Should have existing client relationships and portable business. Must be self-motivated and entrepreneurial. Uses the utmost discretion regarding the sensitive company and confidential client information required.

This growing firm has a team of over 70 attorneys specialized in practice areas required by corporations, entities, institutions, and individuals who control them. Its core practice areas include commercial real estate, education law, corporate transactions and business, education law, environmental law, intellectual property law, government strategies, litigation, labor and employment law, public law, tax, trusts, and estates. Headquartered in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, it has multiple offices in New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia.