Environmental Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; York (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging work environment

Professional development opportunities

Challenging and rewarding career paths

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney in York, PA. The ideal candidate will handle air quality permitting and environmental regulatory matters while expanding and maintaining a portable book of business.

Join a team that values high‑quality legal work, strong client relationships, and strategic counsel across environmental regulations. The role emphasizes client service, collaboration, and professional conduct in a reputable law firm setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental law experience, focusing on air quality permitting.
• Experience advising clients on complex regulatory matters.
• Established client relationships and a portable book of business.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from start to finish, including regulatory compliance and enforcement defense.
• Conduct research on federal and state environmental laws.
• Draft and review permit applications and compliance plans.
• Leverage existing clients and develop new relationships.
• Maintain communications with clients regarding regulatory changes.
• Represent clients in negotiations and administrative proceedings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas.
• Support client billing and collections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Effective communication

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Pennsylvania Bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

Law firm seeks an experienced Environmental Attorney in York, PA. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in environmental law, particularly air quality permitting, and an established network of clients. The position involves delivering exceptional legal services while expanding and maintaining client relationships.

Duties

• Manage cases from start to finish, including regulatory compliance and enforcement defense.
• Conduct thorough research on federal and state environmental laws.
• Draft and review permit applications, compliance plans, and related documentation.
• Leverage an existing book of business and develop new client relationships.
• Maintain strategic communications with clients regarding regulatory changes.
• Represent clients in negotiations and administrative proceedings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas.
• Uphold professional conduct and adhere to state bar requirements.
• Support client billing and manage collections.
• Stay current with environmental regulations and industry developments.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental law experience, focusing on air quality permitting.
• Experience advising clients on complex regulatory matters.
• Established client relationships and a portable book of business.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented professional.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team‑oriented environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).

Skills

• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.

Benefits

• Engaging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Challenging and rewarding career paths.
• Competitive compensation.