Senior Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Mentoring program

New lawyer integration program

ABA Well-Being Pledge

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA seeks a Senior Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney to join its Environment, Land Use, and Natural Resources Practice Group in San Francisco, CA. The attorney will handle diverse cases and matters for regional and national companies, focusing on regulatory counseling and litigation support.

Advise clients on air quality and climate regulatory issues under federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 6–10 years of experience in environmental and natural resources law and related litigation.
• Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and supervise junior associates and paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental regulatory issues under federal and state laws.
• Obtain and maintain permits and ensure compliance, including reporting.
• Respond to government investigations, enforcement actions, and citizen suits.
• Provide litigation support, including drafting pleadings and managing records.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Oral advocacy

Client service and communication

Project management and team work

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney to join its Environment, Land Use, and Natural Resources Practice Group in San Francisco, CA. The attorney will handle diverse cases and matters for regional and national companies, focusing on regulatory counseling and litigation support.

Duties

Advise clients on air quality and climate regulatory issues under federal and state laws. Obtain permits and ensure ongoing compliance, including chemical reporting and stormwater management. Respond to government information requests, investigations, enforcement actions, and citizen suits. Advise on environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions, including risk allocation and document negotiation. Provide litigation support, including drafting pleadings and managing administrative records.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials. 6-10 years of experience in environmental and natural resources law and related litigation. Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Ability to manage multiple matters and supervise junior associates and paralegals. Strong client-service orientation and professional communication skills. Engagement in business development and professional organizations. Admission to and good standing with the California bar.

Engagement

Engagement in business development and professional organizations.

Education

JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the California bar.

Skills

Legal research and writing. Oral advocacy. Client service and communication. Project management and team collaboration.

Benefits

Training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills. Coaching and mentoring program. New lawyer integration program. Core competency model for long-term success. Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge.