Energy & Environmental Attorney

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC is seeking an experienced environmental/energy attorney for our Albany, Buffalo, or Syracuse offices in New York. The position targets attorneys with 5+ years of experience handling federal and state environmental regulations, SEQRA, permitting, and related transactional work.

The successful candidate will advise on energy matters, renewable projects, and enforcement matters, with opportunities for growth and leadership; compensation includes a good faith salary range

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in NYS and admitted to the bar.
• Experience handling federal and state environmental regulations and SEQRA.
• Experience with permitting, transactional work, environmental remediation or enforcement.

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory compliance

SEQRA experience

Permitting experience

Transactional work

PPA negotiations

Education

Bar admission NYS

Job description

## Energy & Environmental Attorney**Date:** July 1, 2026Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, a full-service law firm of more than 300 attorneys in 14 offices located throughout New York, as well as in Boston, Kansas City, FL and NJ is seeking applications for an experienced lateral attorney (5+ years) for their bustling Environmental/Energy practice.**Locations:** Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, NY**Qualifications:*** Licensed to practice in NYS.* Authorized to work in the US (the firm does not sponsor employment visas for this position at this time).* Qualified candidates should have experience handling matters related to federal and State regulations, SEQRA, permitting, transactional work, environmental remediation and enforcement.* Experience counseling clients in energy matters, renewable energy projects, including negotiation of power purchase agreements and credit agreements is desirable.* Land use and zoning experience a plus.* The successful candidate will be a team-oriented, highly motivated individual with a strong academic record who likes working in a team environment, taking initiative and has excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.Candidates can learn more about Bond by visiting: https://www.bsk.com/our-firmListen to our podcast: https://legallybond.buzzsprout.com/**How to Apply:**Click here to apply.***Unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party search firms will not be accepted at this time.****The good faith salary range for this position at the Sr Counsel or Member level is estimated to be $150,000 - $350,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set, title/level, and office location.* *The salary range for this position at the Associate-level is $110,000 – $160,000, which represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location. Associates may also be eligible for a performance-based annual bonus.**Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC provides all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.*