Senior Environmental Counsel: Land Use & Compliance

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Support for professional development

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Environmental Attorney to join their team in Akron, Ohio. The role involves providing legal counsel on environmental matters, including compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a strong proficiency in drafting and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Candidate must be licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on matters including remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties.
• Allocate and manage environmental risk in contracts.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Ohio

Job description

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is a full-service law firm with offices located in in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland. Founded over 100 years ago, Buckingham and its attorneys are nationally-recognized and award-winning. We are currently seeking an Environmental Attorney.

The attorney who fills this role will counsel on matters including remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties, transaction-triggered environmental laws, the allocation and management of environmental risk in contracts, the role of environmental insurance policies as a risk management tool in transactions, project financing, environmental land use issues and environmental regulatory compliance

Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Book of business preferred
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in a law firm or in house legal department;
• Strong drafting, research, and writing skills;
• Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability to work with staff, attorneys at all levels, and firm clients successfully.
• Candidate must be licensed or attain license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
  
  
  

This is a full-time position, and compensation is commensurate with experience. Buckingham will provide exceptional support to help you expand your skills and practice. Additionally, we provide excellent health and wellness benefits.