Environmental Law - Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Washington, DC

Public Interest

Washington, DC

Environmental Law - Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior 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 industry-related legal issues requiring 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 significant to the industry or the organization and its members.
- Participate in legislative and regulatory proceedings within assigned subject matter areas, collaborating 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, whether in-house or through the use of outside counsel, within the assigned subject matter area.

Education and Experience Information:

- Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Over 10 years of experience in a similar role with subject-matter expertise.
- Experience with oil and gas/natural resource law or environmental law is advantageous.
- Knowledge and experience in litigation, preferably in Federal administrative law.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consensus-building skills.

Salary Information:

- The annual salary range for this position is $235, to $324,.
- Candidates are typically hired at a point in the salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role. Internal comparisons with peers are also considered.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to remain stationary while working on a computer.
- Capability to move about the office to access machinery, meeting rooms, etc., occasionally.
- Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines.
- Transport items and equipment up to 10 lbs. occasionally.

Travel Requirements:

- Up to 25% travel is required.

EEO Statement:

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity as a core element. The organization is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all, with all aspects of employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. No employee or applicant will face discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, or being a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual offense, or any other 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.