Environmental Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

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 . 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 . 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.

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