Environmental Attorney

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Environmental / Natural Resources Attorney to join its Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources & Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated environmental regulatory, permitting, and litigation matters while joining a collaborative practice with a strong commitment to work/life balance.

The attorney will work on complex and high-profile matters involving environmental regulation, natural resources, water supply, energy, infrastructure, and renewable development.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on complex regulatory issues involving NEPA, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), NHPA, and related federal and state environmental laws.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and substantive arguments in federal administrative record litigation.
• Counsel clients regarding environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters.
• Participate in negotiations with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Work with agencies including the Bureau of Land Management, Army Corps of Engineers, and National Marine Fisheries Service to obtain permits and regulatory approvals.
• Handle matters involving renewable energy and major infrastructure projects, including solar, wind, hydropower, transmission lines, submarine cables, reservoirs, and related development.
• Work on significant water and natural resources matters, including Colorado River and California State Water Project issues.
• Monitor and analyze developments in federal environmental statutes and regulations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant environmental and/or natural resources law experience.
• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar admission or eligibility for admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.
• Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, enforcement, and/or environmental litigation.
• Experience involving NEPA, ESA, CWA, SEPA, NHPA, or comparable federal/state environmental laws strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while collaborating closely with partners and other attorneys.
• Strong organizational, communication, and client-service skills.