Experienced Attorney - Environmental Law

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly experienced environmental attorney to join their team in Ithaca, NY. This role offers a hybrid work opportunity and involves working within the Environmental and Commercial Real Estate Practice Groups.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in U.S. environmental law.
• Admission to New York State Bar; other states beneficial.
• Extensive involvement with permitting and compliance issues.
• Experience with energy, infrastructure, or large-scale projects.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of environmental risk and legal frameworks.
• Portable book of business a plus.
• Knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, and relevant regulations.
• Expertise in drafting complex environmental contracts.
• Proficiency in analyzing technical environmental data.
• Ability to manage legal timelines and coordinate with agencies.
• Familiarity with carbon-related legal frameworks.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong background in environmental regulatory compliance.
• Experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Ability to collaborate with developers and attorneys.
• Strategic insight on environmental and energy initiatives.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus eligibility.

One of the top 250 law firms in the US, this time-honored law firm was established more than 150 years ago and is comprised of a considerably large team of seasoned attorneys. It has 14 offices in New York and the surrounding regions and provides expert legal counsel on varied and proven practice areas in a multitude of industries. This firm firmly believes in diversity in the workplace and embraces pro-bono and community outreach work. It has received numerous industry honors for its outstanding legal services.