Legal Counsel - Environmental & Mass Tort Practice

Nxt Level; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Award: $2,500 stipend

Free Peloton app membership

Lyra mental health support

Spot Pet Insurance

Business Development Support

Executive Coaching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Minimum of 20 days PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Environmental Attorney to join its dynamic Environmental & Mass Tort team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects, navigating complex legal landscapes at the intersection of law, policy, and innovation. With a strong emphasis on environmental compliance and risk mitigation, you will engage in meaningful work that shapes the future of energy transition and carbon markets. Join a firm that values innovation and diversity, providing you with the tools and support to thrive in your legal career.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in environmental law with a focus on energy projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Secure permits and manage NEPA and CEQA environmental reviews.
• Advise on contaminated site management and environmental risk provisions.

Skills

Environmental Law

Project Development

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Mitigation

Environmental Assessments

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar Admission

Job description

Legal Counsel - Environmental & Mass Tort Practice

Our client, a global law firm with a forward-thinking, industry-focused strategy, is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join its Environmental & Mass Tort team. This role supports complex, high-profile, and high-value energy, infrastructure, and project development transactions, particularly those at the intersection of law, policy, and innovation, including energy transition projects and carbon markets.

The position is open to candidates in any U.S. office, with a preference for those with California or Texas experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Facility Permitting:
• Secure permits related to air, water, wetlands, UIC, and offshore facilities
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy and power development projects is highly valued
• Manage NEPA and CEQA environmental reviews
• Coordinate with consultants and regulatory agencies to align with development timelines
• Contaminated Site Management:
• Counsel on CERCLA, RCRA, and state waste and remediation programs
• Focus on real estate and development risk mitigation
• Support project finance and M&A transactions
• Conduct diligence and negotiate environmental risk provisions in financing and purchase agreements
• Draft compliance covenants, representations, warranties, and indemnities
• Advise on permitting status, compliance assessments, and bankability risk mitigation
• Work closely with project finance counsel, developers, and lenders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing Phase I/II ESAs, wetlands delineations, biological assessments, cultural resource surveys
• Familiarity with title and survey review as it relates to environmental conditions and use restrictions
• Knowledge of land use law, Endangered Species Act, PUC processes, and habitat conservation planning
• Experience in carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon markets, and energy transition projects
• Exposure to cross-border infrastructure projects and international environmental compliance

Why Join This Firm?

• Vacation Award: $2,500 stipend for meeting billable thresholds
• Wellness Perks: Free Peloton app membership, Lyra mental health support (8 sessions), Spot Pet Insurance
• Hands-on experience with sector-specific and cross-border matters
• Business Development Support: Reimbursement for relationship-building
• Executive Coaching: Firm-sponsored coaching for lawyers with 250+ BD hours

Commitment to Innovation

• Access to cutting-edge legal technology and client-focused solutions
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing (if eligible)
• Fertility and family-forming benefits
• Minimum of 20 days PTO based on role and tenure
• Paid parental leave (minimum of 14 weeks)
• 11 firm holidays annually

This is a unique opportunity for a senior environmental attorney to join a globally respected platform, work on industry-shaping projects, and grow within a firm that prioritizes innovation, diversity, and long-term career development.

To apply, please submit your resume.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services