Environmental & Regulatory Attorney

Axiom Law; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom seeks an Environmental & Regulatory Attorney to join our team in Houston, on-site, to support a major energy client with environmental and regulatory guidance focused on refining operations and some midstream matters.

You will counsel stakeholders on compliance and agency requirements, perform legal research on major environmental statutes, and assist with due diligence and transactional matters. Texas bar admission required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of environmental and regulatory law experience in energy/refining/midstream/downstream sectors.
• Experience providing compliance counseling to business clients on environmental and regulatory matters.
• Experience with governmental agency interactions, enforcement resolution, due diligence, and corporate/ commercial transactions.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental/regulatory requirements (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, RCRA, OSHA, PHMSA).
• D.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active Texas or US state license.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day environmental and regulatory advice, compliance counseling, and agency oversight support.
• Conduct legal research on federal/state environmental requirements and related statutes.
• Investigate matters and prepare responses to governmental agencies (including PSM, RMP, fuels/renewable fuels).
• Support environmental due diligence, corporate transactions, SEC reporting, and related filings.
• Stay current on environmental developments, case law, and industry practices.

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

Agency liaison

Due diligence

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Document comparison software

AI-enabled legal tools

Job description

Join Our Team as an Environmental & Regulatory Attorney at Axiom

Location: On-site in Houston, TX 4 DPW

We are seeking a Environmental & Regulatory Attorney to support our client, a large energy company. In this role, you will provide environmental and regulatory legal advice and support related primarily to refining operations, with some midstream matters. You will counsel business stakeholders on environmental compliance, regulatory requirements, governmental agency matters, and related legal issues.

Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day environmental and regulatory advice, compliance counseling, and support with agency oversight and enforcement matters.
• Conducting legal research on federal and state environmental and regulatory requirements, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, RCRA, OSHA, and PHMSA.
• Investigating environmental and regulatory matters and preparing responses to governmental agencies, including matters involving PSM, RMP, and fuels or renewable fuels requirements.
• Supporting environmental due diligence, corporate and commercial transactions, SEC legal proceedings reporting, and RCRA/UST financial assurance filings.
• Staying current on environmental and regulatory developments, case law, enforcement activity, and industry practices.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of environmental and regulatory law experience, including experience supporting energy, refining, midstream, downstream, oil and gas, petrochemical, or similar industries.
• Experience providing compliance counseling and advising business clients on environmental and regulatory matters.
• Experience with governmental agency interactions, enforcement resolution, environmental due diligence, and corporate or commercial transactions.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental and regulatory requirements, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, RCRA, OSHA, PHMSA, and related fuels or renewable fuels requirements.
• J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and an active license in good standing to practice law in Texas or another U.S. state.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with air emissions, industrial and hazardous waste, water quality, wetlands, endangered species, contaminated properties, PSM, RMP, and related reporting or registration matters.
• Experience supporting refining and/or midstream operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, document comparison software, and responsible use of AI-enabled legal technologies.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail].

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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