Environmental Senior Lawyer - Norton Rose Fulbright
Job Title: Environmental Senior Lawyer
Location: Multiple locations across the United States (Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, Austin, Washington DC, San Antonio)
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of practice experience
Salary: Competitive with comprehensive benefits package
H1: Join Norton Rose Fulbright as an Environmental Senior Lawyer
H2: Work with a global law firm on pioneering environmental projects
About the Law Firm:
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy has allowed us to take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and workplace, making us unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices, and around the world, making us a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
Job Description:
Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an experienced environmental lawyer with at least 8 years of practice experience to join our Environmental & Mass Tort team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental, energy, and natural resources law, with substantial experience advising clients on complex, high-profile, and high-value matters. This role plays a critical part in supporting project finance and M&A transactions, including work with developers, sponsors, and lenders. While the position is open to any . office, California and Texas experience is preferred.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with . federal and state environmental regulatory programs
- Project and Facility Permitting: Proficiency in securing environmental permits, including those related to air, water, wetlands, underground injection control (UIC), and offshore facilities.
- Environmental Review Processes: Deep understanding of NEPA and CEQA, with experience managing environmental reviews, coordinating with consultants and regulatory agencies, and supporting project development timelines.
- Contaminated Site Management: Familiarity with site assessment and remediation under CERCLA, RCRA, and relevant state waste management and remediation programs.
- Transactional Due Diligence & Environmental Risk Allocation: Significant experience supporting project finance and M&A transactions, including conducting diligence, drafting and negotiating environmental terms, and advising on environmental representations, warranties, indemnities, and compliance covenants.
- Lender and Sponsor Coordination: Ability to work seamlessly with project finance counsel, developers, and lenders on environmental issues that impact bankability.
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience reviewing and analyzing third-party environmental reports
- Familiarity with title and survey review as it relates to environmental conditions, use restrictions, and institutional lender requirements
- Knowledge of land use law, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), habitat conservation planning, and state Public Utilities Commission processes
- Exposure to cross-border energy or infrastructure projects and international environmental compliance frameworks is a plus
Top 5 Reasons to Join Norton Rose Fulbright:
1. Well-Being & Inclusion: Thrive in a workplace that values a people-first culture, work-life balance, and overall well-being.
2. Growth & Career Development: Advance your career with hands-on experience, sector-specific expertise, and leadership opportunities.
3. Global Reach, Local Impact: Work on cross-border deals, international clients, and high-profile projects while making a difference in your local community.
4. Collaborative Culture, World-Class Talent: Join a team that fosters mentorship, innovation, and professional excellence.
5. Commitment to Innovation: Stay at the forefront of the legal industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
Salary and Benefits:
**Members Only** is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports their health and well-being. Benefit packages include access to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Full-time employees are also eligible for a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans.
In addition to these benefits, the firm offers a generous paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on tenure. Employees are also entitled to paid parental leave and 11 Firm holidays.
Application Process:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact ****.
Join Norton Rose Fulbright as an Environmental Senior Lawyer and work with a global law firm on pioneering environmental projects.
