Mid-Level Energy & Natural Resources EHS Associate

Reed Smith LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP’s Energy & Natural Resources Group in Houston seeks an experienced environmental counsel to advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters arising from corporate and real estate transactions. The role requires strong capability to translate complex environmental issues into actionable business advice within the deal process.

The position involves providing practical guidance on EHS laws, managing EHS due diligence, drafting and negotiating environmental provisions in

Job description

Overview

• The Energy & Natural Resources Group advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters, permitting, enforcement, and incident response, serving the energy, industrial, manufacturing, technology, transportation, and infrastructure sectors.
• The role requires experience advising clients on environmental aspects of corporate and/or real estate transactions.
• Responsibilities include advising on regulatory and compliance questions under EHS laws, managing EHS due diligence, drafting and negotiating environmental provisions in transaction documents, and managing and coordinating large teams (including technical consultants and local counsel).
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice on complex environmental and regulatory matters.