Florida Environmental & Development Attorney

NextEra Energy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy seeks an attorney specialized in development, environmental, land use, and zoning matters with Florida licensure. The role involves environmental permitting and compliance under state and federal regulations, representing developers and builders, and handling administrative hearings at multiple government levels.

The position requires 3+ years of experience, membership in good standing of the Florida Bar, and the ability to advise on complex legal issues while managing regulatory

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Florida in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in development, environmental, land use and zoning.
• Experience with environmental permits and compliance.
• Ability to represent developers and builders at local, state, and federal levels.
• Strong administrative law and hearings experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Bar admission in good standing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor's Degree

High School Grad

Job description

NextEra Energy seeks an attorney specialized in development, environmental, land use, and zoning matters with Florida licensure. The role involves environmental permitting and compliance under state and federal regulations, representing developers and builders, and handling administrative hearings at multiple government levels.

The position requires 3+ years of experience, membership in good standing of the Florida Bar, and the ability to advise on complex legal issues while managing regulatory