Senior Environmental Counsel — Growth & Regulatory Expert

Miller Johnson; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Johnson in Detroit, MI seeks an experienced Environmental Attorney to lead and grow our environmental practice. The candidate will advise on regulatory matters, M&A-related environmental issues, and real estate transactions while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, developing the practice, and mentoring attorneys as the environmental group expands across Michigan.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission in Michigan.
• Significant experience advising on federal and state environmental regulatory matters.
• Air emissions and related permitting experience is preferred.
• Environmental litigation experience is a plus.
• Existing book of business is strongly preferred; ability and interest in business development.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters independently and provide practical, business-minded counsel.
• Strong client relationships and business development skills to grow the firm’s environmental practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the firm’s environmental practice as a Member.
• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulatory matters, permitting, reporting, enforcement, waste management, site remediation, and natural resource issues.
• Represent clients in investigations, agency inquiries, notices of violation, enforcement actions, and regulatory proceedings.
• Provide environmental counsel on mergers, acquisitions, real estate and development transactions, due diligence and risk assessment.
• Advise on environmental disputes and collaborate with litigation attorneys on contested matters.
• Develop relationships and contribute to business development to expand environmental services.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys as the practice grows.

Skills

Environmental regulatory matters

Client service

Business development

Legal research

Writing & advocacy

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Independent matter management

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited school

Job description

Miller Johnson in Detroit, MI seeks an experienced Environmental Attorney to lead and grow our environmental practice. The candidate will advise on regulatory matters, M&A-related environmental issues, and real estate transactions while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, developing the practice, and mentoring attorneys as the environmental group expands across Michigan.