Environmental Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney with over three years of experience to join their team in Albany, NY. The role offers hybrid work flexibility, combining in-office and remote work based on business needs. The successful candidate will engage with a diverse client base, including businesses, municipalities, and agencies, on complex environmental issues.

Duties

• Equip clients to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes and statutory changes.
• Secure approvals under complex regulatory schemes like the Clean Water Act.
• Advance matters before the NYSDEC Office of Hearings and Mediation Services.
• Negotiate resolutions of enforcement matters with regulatory agencies.
• Conduct environmental analysis under SEQRA, preparing necessary documents.
• Assist with permitting for development projects and infrastructure siting.
• Interact with Environmental Health and Safety personnel for regulatory compliance.
• Manage crises and resolve issues from high-profile environmental incidents.
• Support environmental litigation, including CERCLA cost-recovery and disputes.
• Participate in cross-disciplinary work with the firm's Corporate and Commercial Practice group.
• Mentor and develop law students and young attorneys.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York Bar.
• Over three years of relevant environmental law experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters and work collaboratively.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse client base.
• Engagement in cross-disciplinary legal work.

The principal law office is based in New York. A second office is located in Pennsylvania. Practice areas are comprehensive. Banking-finance, clean tech, environmental, health care, litigation, arbitration and mediation are some of their practice disciplines. A team of professional attorneys make up their law firm.