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.