Environmental Law - Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Laurel, MD

Public Interest

Laurel, MD

Environmental Law - Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Laurel, MD

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide timely and integral legal counsel and strategic advice on legislative, regulatory, litigation, and corporate issues as requested by senior leadership and assigned client groups.
- Assist various departments, offices, committees, and member companies within the organization on a portfolio of industry issues that require legal counsel, services, and advice.
- Identify legal issues presented by proposed government regulation, legislation, or policy.
- Evaluate client groups, draft legal memoranda and briefs, review client committee agendas and minutes, and attend client committee meetings.
- Prepare and review testimony and industry comments for administrative rulemakings, agency submissions, policy papers, and talking points on issues important to the industry, the institute, or its members.
- Participate in legislative and regulatory proceedings within assigned subject matter areas, working with designated staff and committees on issues, strategy development, consensus gathering, conflict resolution, and coalition-building with other organizations.
- Assist in identifying issues appropriate for litigation and engage in litigation or other judicial proceedings within the assigned subject matter area.

Education and Experience Information:
- A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar role with subject-matter expertise for the Counsel position.
- Experience with oil and gas/natural resource law or environmental law is advantageous.
- Knowledge and experience in litigation, with a preference for Federal administrative law.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consensus-building skills are essential.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for the position is $158, to $254, annually.
- Candidates are typically hired at a point in the salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role; candidates are also compared internally to their peers.

Additional Information:
- The position requires the ability to remain stationary working on a computer, move about the office to access office machinery and meeting rooms, operate computers and other office machinery, and occasionally transport items and equipment up to 10 lbs.
- Travel requirements for the role are up to 25%.
- The job outline describes typical accountabilities and requirements and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.

EEO Statement:
The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity as a core value. The organization is dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all and bases all aspects of employment on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. There will be no discrimination against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state, or local law.

The organization is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is required in the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Department via email.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families, with more information available on their website.