Senior Environmental Counsel / Partner

Jobot; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Environmental Counsel to join our national practice in Boston, MA. This partner-track role focuses on advising clients on complex regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters with substantial client exposure from day one.

The ideal candidate will bring deep environmental law experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage significant matters independently while mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to practice development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience practicing environmental law in a law firm, government, or sophisticated in-house environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental statutes, regulations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience advising clients on environmental compliance, transactional matters, and risk management.
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters and client relationships.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Mentoring junior attorneys preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental regulatory and compliance matters.
• Counsel clients regarding environmental risks associated with business operations, transactions, and development activities.
• Handle interactions with governmental and regulatory agencies.
• Support corporate, finance, real estate, and transactional teams on environmental issues.
• Conduct environmental due diligence and risk assessments.
• Assist with permitting, remediation, enforcement, and compliance matters.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex environmental issues.
• Manage matters independently while collaborating across practice groups when needed.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to practice development initiatives.
• Participate in client relationship management and business development efforts.

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory compliance

Client relations

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Research

Analytical thinking

Education

Massachusetts Bar Admission

Job description

Senior Environmental Counsel / Partner

$400000 - $500000 per year | Boston, MA | Hybrid | Permanent

Senior-Level Practice. Sophisticated Matters. Meaningful Client Relationships.

A bit about us:

We are a leading international law firm that advises businesses, financial institutions, investment organizations, and other clients on significant legal and business matters. Our attorneys work across a broad range of practices, collaborating to deliver thoughtful, practical solutions to complex challenges. We believe that excellent client service starts with strong internal teamwork, mutual respect, and a commitment to professional growth. Attorneys at all levels are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contribute meaningfully to client matters, and collaborate closely with experienced colleagues. We foster a professional, high-performing environment where people are supported as they develop their skills and advance their careers.

Why join us?

We offer the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-impact matters alongside talented attorneys across a variety of disciplines. We provide meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the chance to build substantive experience early in your career. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and continuous professional development, creating an environment where attorneys can refine their skills while contributing to important client work. We value initiative, intellectual curiosity, and teamwork, and we are committed to helping our attorneys grow both professionally and personally. For candidates seeking the resources and caliber of a leading global law firm combined with a supportive and collegial atmosphere, we offer an excellent platform for long-term career development.

Job Details

We are seeking a senior environmental attorney to join a nationally recognized legal practice handling complex regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters. This role is designed for an experienced practitioner who can serve as a strategic advisor to clients, manage sophisticated matters independently, and contribute to the continued growth of a well-established practice.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience advising clients on a broad range of environmental issues, including regulatory compliance, transactions, permitting, enforcement matters, and risk management. While an existing client base is welcomed, it is not required. We are primarily seeking a lawyer with the depth of experience and judgment to step into a significant client-facing role and manage substantial legal work from day one.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental regulatory and compliance matters
• Counsel clients regarding environmental risks associated with business operations, transactions, and development activities
• Handle interactions with governmental and regulatory agencies
• Support corporate, finance, real estate, and transactional teams on environmental issues
• Conduct environmental due diligence and risk assessments
• Assist with permitting, remediation, enforcement, and compliance matters
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex environmental issues
• Manage matters independently while collaborating across practice groups when needed
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to practice development initiatives
• Participate in client relationship management and business development efforts

Qualifications

• Significant experience practicing environmental law within a law firm, government, or sophisticated in-house environment
• Strong knowledge of environmental statutes, regulations, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience advising clients on environmental compliance, transactional matters, and risk management
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters and client relationships
• Strong drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated business judgment and practical problem-solving abilities
• Experience working directly with clients, executives, and other stakeholders
• Prior experience mentoring junior attorneys is preferred
• Portable business is welcomed but not required

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in Massachusetts
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant environmental law experience
• Ability to handle sophisticated matters with limited supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced practice
• Collaborative approach to working with attorneys across multiple disciplines
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal work and strategic client counsel

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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