Senior Environmental Attorney: Counsel & Growth

Law firm; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Law firm in Chicago seeks a senior attorney or partner to lead our Environmental Law group. The role focuses on advising clients on environmental regulations, managing inspections, and handling enforcement actions while cross-selling services to generate new work through your connections.

Ideal candidates bring eight+ years of experience in environmental and/or water law for public or private clients, plus strong research and writing skills and the ability to work with public sector entities

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience with environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients.
• Experience with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts is preferred with knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests.
• Experience with assisting in discovery and pleadings for litigation or administrative agency proceedings such as the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills with ability to research on specific timelines.
• Excellent writing skills from memoranda to motions.
• Ability to handle written discovery with limited supervision.
• Ability to interface with clients professionally on legal and strategic issues.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel clients about environmental laws and regulations.
• Manage inspections and respond to enforcement actions.
• Assist with permits, fines, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Liaise with clients on strategic environmental and labor issues.
• Develop and pursue new business opportunities through cross-selling and personal networks.

Skills

Environmental law

Water law

Public sector

Litigation

Legal research

Client counseling

Business development

Job description

Law firm in Chicago seeks a senior attorney or partner to lead our Environmental Law group. The role focuses on advising clients on environmental regulations, managing inspections, and handling enforcement actions while cross-selling services to generate new work through your connections.

Ideal candidates bring eight+ years of experience in environmental and/or water law for public or private clients, plus strong research and writing skills and the ability to work with public sector entities