Mid-Level Associate

McRoberts & Hartis, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity interest for right candidate

Job summary

McRoberts & Hartis, P.C. seeks a mid-level associate attorney with at least three years of experience. The role is fully remote, with Midwest base. Ideal candidates will handle environmental risk in real estate transactions and oversight of environmental consultants.

Equity interest may be offered for the right candidate; salary is commensurate with experience. A JD plus degree in environmental science, geology, or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practice as an associate attorney.
• Experience evaluating and advising clients on environmental risks in real estate transactions, financing, and redevelopment including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Negotiating environmental insurance and environmental aspects of purchase/ sale agreements, leases, and loan documents.
• Overseeing environmental consultants on investigations and remediations.
• Working with regulatory agencies to achieve regulatory closure and protections.
• Direct experience with sophisticated clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental risks related to transactions and redevelopment.
• Review Phase I ESAs and related due diligence.
• Negotiate insurance and environmental contract terms.
• Coordinate with consultants on investigations/remediations.
• Interface with regulatory bodies to secure required clearances.

Skills

Environmental risk evaluation

Phase I ESAs

Negotiation

Managing consultants

Regulatory liaison

Sophisticated clients

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Env science / geology degree

Job description

Boutique environmental law firm is seeking a mid-level associate attorney with at least three (3) years' experience.The firm is based in the Midwest but the position can be fully remote.

Competitive candidates will have experience:

• Evaluating and advising clients on environmental risks related to real estate transactions, financing, and redevelopment including experience reviewing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Negotiating environmental insurance, and environmental aspects of purchase and sale agreements, leases, and loan documents
• Overseeing environmental consultants on investigations and remediations
• Working with regulatory agencies to achieve regulatory closure and other protections
• Direct experience with sophisticated clients

Competitive candidates will have the following:

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• In addition to a JD, a degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field

This position offers the opportunity for an equity interest for the right candidate. Salary range is commensurate with experience.