Environmental Attorney

A law firm in Rogers is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney with at least 5 years of experience in environmental law. The candidate will provide legal counsel on a wide range of environmental matters, including advising on mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, permitting issues, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Duties:

• Interface regularly with colleagues across offices and practice groups, as well as engage directly with clients.
• Advise on matters related to mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, tax credits, and financing transactions.
• Handle permitting issues associated with stormwater, air, and water emissions.
• Provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies and compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Address emerging contaminants and advise on renewable energy projects.
• Navigate matters related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and pollution legal liability insurance.
• Draft legal documents, conduct legal research, and represent clients in negotiations and proceedings.

Requirements:

• Law degree (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental law experience in the public and/or private sector.
• Experience with federal environmental laws and standards, including CERCLA, NEPA, RCRA, TSCA, FIFRA, CWA, and CAA.
• Transactional experience, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Familiarity with state and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Experience with pollution legal liability insurance and prior defense sites preferred.
• Portable business is preferred.

Education:

Law degree (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications:

Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to advise on complex environmental matters.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and their implications on business transactions.
• Client-focused approach with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Business development skills are advantageous.

With offices from coast to coast, this full-service firm represents business and governmental clients in transactions of all types. The firm consists of litigators who are comfortable in any courtroom, including state and federal courts and specialized administrative tribunals. Committed to making a difference in the communities, the team provides valuable hours of pro bono services to charitable organizations and individuals who can not afford legal counseling.