In-House Counsel

Duvera Consulting LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Duvera Consulting LLC is representing a Fortune 500 energy company in Houston, TX, seeking a Counsel for Environmental & Regulatory matters. The role reports to senior environmental counsel and focuses on strategic legal guidance across environmental, health & safety, and regulatory programs for a large energy business.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and active bar license with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory experience, including permitting, enforcement, and agency interactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. is required and an active bar license.
• 5+ years of environmental and regulatory law experience.
• Strong knowledge of environmental statutes and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in oil & gas, refining, energy, or petrochemical industries preferred.
• Background advising on compliance, permitting, enforcement, due diligence, and regulatory agency interactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on federal and state environmental laws and regulatory compliance.
• Counsel business teams on environmental, health & safety, permitting, enforcement.
• Support regulatory inspections, agency interactions, investigations, and enforcement proceedings.
• Manage environmental legal matters including Superfund sites and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on permitting, land access, crisis management, and operational issues.
• Monitor changes in environmental laws affecting the business.

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Counsel, Environmental & Regulatory, Houston, TX

Our client, a Fortune 500 energy company, is seeking a Counsel, Environmental & Regulatory to join its legal team.

This opportunity is available due to an internal promotion-a testament to the company's outstanding leadership, collaborative culture, and commitment to career development.

Reporting to the Managing Counsel - Environmental & Regulatory, this attorney will provide strategic legal guidance on environmental, health & safety (HSE), and regulatory matters across a large integrated midstream and downstream energy business.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on federal and state environmental laws and regulatory compliance, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, RCRA, OSHA, TSCA, EPCRA, NEPA, and related statutes.
• Counsel business and operations teams on environmental, health & safety, permitting, enforcement, and compliance matters.
• Support regulatory inspections, agency interactions, investigations, and enforcement proceedings.
• Manage environmental legal matters, including Superfund sites, SEC legal proceedings reporting, financial assurance filings, and other regulatory obligations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on permitting, land access, crisis management, and operational legal issues.
• Monitor changes in environmental laws and regulations impacting the business.

Qualifications

• J.D. and an active bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of environmental and regulatory legal experience.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental statutes and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in the oil & gas, refining, energy, petrochemical, or related industries is strongly preferred.
• Background advising on compliance, permitting, enforcement, due diligence, and regulatory agency interactions is highly desirable.
• This is an exceptional opportunity for an environmental attorney looking to work on sophisticated, high-impact matters while enjoying strong mentorship, long-term career growth, and the resources of a highly respected Fortune 500 organization.