Senior Environmental Transactions Attorney

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Salt Lake City, UT

Senior Environmental Transactions Attorney

Attorney

3-13 yrs required

No

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly qualified Senior Associate to join its Environmental Transactions practice in Salt Lake City. This role focuses on managing environmental and energy-related matters across a variety of corporate and financing transactions. Ideal candidates will bring strong transactional experience, deep familiarity with environmental statutes and regulatory frameworks, and a thorough understanding of energy industry dynamics. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental attorney to lead complex, high-stakes legal matters and work alongside top-tier professionals in a national legal practice.

Location:

• Salt Lake City, Utah

Duties:

• Manage environmental due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, project financings, and other corporate transactions

• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in transaction and financing agreements

• Prepare environmental disclosure language for SEC filings

• Advise clients on environmental regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and restructuring matters

• Conduct in-depth research and provide counsel on federal and state environmental laws

• Collaborate with deal teams and clients to identify and address environmental risks in complex transactions

Requirements:

• 6–8 years of experience in environmental and energy law

• Significant background in corporate transactions and environmental regulatory counseling

• Demonstrated experience working with environmental and energy matters in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and project financing

• Deep knowledge of key federal and state environmental statutes

• Strong understanding of energy sector operations and regulatory schemes

• Ability to lead and manage transactional matters independently

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier, accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one . jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Expertise in environmental due diligence and risk assessment

• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into practical business advice

• High-level analytical, research, and writing abilities

• Familiarity with SEC reporting and environmental disclosure requirements

• Excellent communication and client advisory skills

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package offered

• Access to national resources and a high-caliber legal team

• Opportunities for professional advancement and thought leadership in the field