Experienced Attorney - Environmental Law

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced environmental attorney to join their team in White Plains, 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 infrastructure.
• Support remediation and risk mitigation for contaminated sites.
• 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 effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of environmental risk and legal frameworks.
• Portable book of business is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to New York State Bar.

Skills

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex 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.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus eligibility.

Known as one of the leading 250 law firms in the country, this time-honored law firm was established more than 150 years ago. It firmly believes in diversity at the workplace and encourages pro bono and community outreach programs. The firm has fourteen offices all over New York and the surrounding regions. It concentrates on varied and proven practice areas in a multitude of industries. The firm has received numerous industry honors for its outstanding legal service.