Experienced Attorney - Environmental Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced environmental attorney to join their team in Albany, NY. This role offers a hybrid work opportunity and involves working within the Environmental and Commercial Real Estate Practice Groups. The ideal candidate will have a robust 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; additional admissions 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.
• Portable book of business a plus, but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from 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.
• 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 firm has 10 offices throughout the state of New York, as well as offices in New Haven, Connecticut and Newark, New Jersey. This firm is a full service law firm and strives to exceed client expectations with efficient and cost-effective attention. Founded over 150 years ago, this firm has since been ranked among the country's top law firms by the National Law Journal. The firm has also been ranked among the Top 100 law firms in New York, and represents 10 of the Fortune 25 companies. The firm has over 200 attorneys that are dedicated to helping clients find success. With over 25 practice groups, this firm is sure to meet the needs of its clients.