Environmental Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a seasoned attorney with over seven years of experience to join their Environmental and Water Practice Group in Austin, Texas. The candidate should possess substantial regulatory and contested case hearing expertise. This role offers flexibility, with options for full-time or part-time engagement, and potential for partnership track based on the candidate's portable book of business.

Duties

• Counsel clients on federal and state environmental laws.
• Advise on air, water, and waste permit procurement; represent clients in permit applications.
• Negotiate water and wastewater agreements for developers.
• Represent clients in water and wastewater CCN matters before the PUC.
• Advise on regulatory and internal investigations; represent clients in enforcement cases.

Requirements

• Over seven years of relevant legal experience.
• Significant experience in regulatory and contested case hearings.
• Portable book of business preferred for full-time consideration.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Paid training and parking.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Paid leave.

This mid-sized Texas firm handles a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters, and it has a long history of providing its clients with quality legal representation. It represents some of the largest corporations in Texas, and it is well connected in the state's politics. The firm limits its associate hiring, so all associates have the opportunity to make parner and are not forced to compete with each other.