Environmental Attorney - Member

the Opportunity; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Johnson seeks an experienced Environmental Attorney to join our Detroit office and help grow our environmental practice across Michigan. The senior attorney will advise clients on sophisticated regulatory, transactional, and related matters, partnering with colleagues to provide practical, business-minded counsel.

The role offers leadership in expanding the firm’s environmental capabilities, mentoring others, and shaping the practice’s direction while serving as a trusted advisor to

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission in Michigan.
• Significant experience advising clients on complex federal and state environmental regulatory matters.
• Experience advising clients on air emissions and related permitting matters preferred.
• Environmental litigation experience is a plus.
• Existing book of business strongly preferred; business development ability encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on federal and state environmental regulatory matters, including compliance, permitting, reporting, enforcement, waste management, site remediation, and natural resource issues.
• Representing clients in environmental investigations, agency inquiries, notices of violation, enforcement actions, and other administrative or regulatory proceedings.
• Providing environmental counsel on mergers and acquisitions, real estate and development transactions, due diligence, risk assessment, and related business matters with environmental considerations.
• Advising clients on environmental disputes and collaborating with litigation attorneys on contested matters and related litigation.
• Collaborating with attorneys across the firm to provide coordinated, practical solutions and expanding the firm’s environmental services.
• Mentoring and supporting attorneys who assist with environmental matters as the practice grows.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Client relationship management

Business development

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission in Michigan

Job description

About the Opportunity

Miller Johnson is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney to join our growing practice. As Miller Johnson continues to grow in Detroit and across Michigan, our environmental work is also expanding, creating an opportunity for a senior attorney to help build and shape the practice.

The right candidate will build upon an established foundation of environmental work, advise clients on sophisticated regulatory, transactional, and related matters, collaborate with attorneys across the firm, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. This role offers the opportunity to deepen the firm’s environmental capabilities while playing a meaningful role in the continued growth and direction of the practice.

Why Miller Johnson

What sets Miller Johnson apart is not just the work we do, but how we do it. Here, you will find meaningful work, strong collaboration, and a supportive culture where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and authenticity matters. Guided by integrity and candor, grit, a down-to-earth approach, commitment to excellence, and commitment to impact, we foster an environment where attorneys can grow thriving practices, deepen client relationships, contribute meaningfully to the firm’s future, and build fulfilling careers.

What You'll Do

As a Member, you will help lead and grow the firm’s environmental practice by:

• Advising clients on federal and state environmental regulatory matters, including compliance, permitting, reporting, enforcement, waste management, site remediation, and natural resource issues.
• Representing clients in environmental investigations, agency inquiries, notices of violation, enforcement actions, and other administrative or regulatory proceedings.
• Providing environmental counsel on mergers and acquisitions, real estate and development transactions, due diligence, risk assessment, and other business matters involving environmental considerations.
• Advising clients on environmental disputes and collaborating with litigation attorneys on contested matters and related litigation.
• Collaborating with attorneys across the firm to provide coordinated, practical solutions to environmental issues. Developing and deepening client relationships, contributing to business development efforts, and identifying opportunities to expand the firm’s environmental services.
• Mentoring and supporting attorneys who assist with environmental matters as the practice continues to grow.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will bring broad environmental experience, strong client service skills, and the ability to independently navigate sophisticated environmental matters. You are a collaborative and practical advisor who is comfortable working across disciplines and interested in contributing to the continued development of the environmental practice.

Qualifications include:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission in Michigan.
• Significant experience advising clients on complex federal and state environmental regulatory matters.
• Experience advising clients on air emissions and related permitting matters is preferred.
• Environmental litigation experience is a plus.
• An existing book of business is strongly preferred; candidates with demonstrated business development ability and an interest in growing a practice are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills, with sound judgment and a practical approach to client service.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated matters independently and provide practical, business‑minded counsel.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills, with an interest in helping grow and shape the firm’s environmental practice.

Our Commitment

At Miller Johnson, we are committed to creating an environment where talented individuals can do their best work and build meaningful careers. We value diverse perspectives, foster authentic relationships, and believe our collective success is strengthened by the unique experiences and contributions of our people.

Miller Johnson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.