Energy and Environmental Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Energy and Environmental Attorney for their Environmental/Energy practice in Albany, NY. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in handling federal and state regulations, SEQRA, permitting, transactional work, environmental remediation, and enforcement.

Duties

• Handle matters related to federal and state environmental regulations.
• Manage SEQRA, permitting, and transactional work.
• Conduct environmental remediation and enforcement.
• Counsel clients on energy matters and renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate power purchase and credit agreements.
• Engage in land use and zoning activities.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in New York State.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in federal and state environmental regulations.
• Desirable experience in energy matters and renewable projects.
• Land use and zoning experience is a plus.

Education

• Strong academic record.

Certifications

• Licensed attorney in New York State.

Skills

• Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented and highly motivated.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively.

Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility.

Professional excellence, integrity, and success have been hallmarks of this law firm for more than a hundred years now and have played an important role in attracting quality clients and legal work. These traits have been the basis for their success in noteworthy cases, which in turn have ensured their position as leaders in the marketplace. Big-city expertise at business-friendly rates is recognized as the biggest asset the company has to offer. Practice areas are diverse, ranging from real estate, public finance, securities, Internet law, and commercial lending to intellectual property and OSHA, among others. Here's your chance to join a motivated and focused team of attorneys at a leading practice.