Environmental Associate Attorney in New York

Energy Jobline ZR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Mental health programs

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney to join the Energy & Infrastructure practice of a prestigious Am Law firm in offices nationwide.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of environmental law experience and will advise on permitting, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters across energy and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of environmental law experience
• Experience handling environmental permitting, regulatory compliance and transactions
• Strong research, drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and teams

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal and state environmental laws and regulations (CERCLA, NEPA, CWA, CAA, RCRA, ESA, SHPA).
• Support environmental due diligence for M&A, project finance and development matters.
• Lead and coordinate permitting, regulatory compliance and due diligence tasks.
• Draft memoranda, agreements and other documents; perform legal research.
• Collaborate with environmental consultants and regulatory teams on complex matters.
• Represent clients before federal and state agencies and manage multiple matters.

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in applicable jurisdiction

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEnvironmental Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Environmental Associate Attorney to join the Energy & Infrastructure practice of a prestigious Am Law firm in one of the following offices: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Irvine (Orange County), Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), or Washington, D.C.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of environmental law experience to join a nationally recognized Energy & Infrastructure practice. The role focuses on environmental counseling, permitting, project development, and transactional support for sophisticated clients across the energy, infrastructure, and project finance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal and state environmental laws and regulations, including CERCLA, NEPA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, RCRA, the Endangered Species Act, and the Historic Preservation Act.
• Provide environmental support for mergers and acquisitions, project finance transactions, and project development matters.
• Assist clients with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and due diligence.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with environmental consultants and technical advisors on complex matters.
• Represent clients before federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Manage multiple client matters while providing practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated energy and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar and eligibility to practice in the applicable office jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of environmental law experience at a major law firm or government agency.
• Experience advising on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental aspects of mergers and acquisitions or project finance transactions.
• Strong knowledge of major federal environmental statutes and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and collaborative teamwork.
• Strong academic credentials and a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000-$365,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Mental health and wellness programs
  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
  • Short- and long-term coverage
  • Industry-leading parental leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
  • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility