Energy and Environmental Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Energy and Environmental Attorney for their practice in Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in environmental and energy law, with a focus on federal and state regulations, permitting, and transactional work.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in New York State.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in environmental and energy law.
• Strong academic record and team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling federal and state regulatory matters.
• Ability to negotiate complex agreements.
• Strong initiative and motivation.

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.