Senior Environmental Counsel — State Agency

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Professional development opportunities

Longevity pay

Wellness Program

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality seeks a seasoned attorney for the Office of General Counsel to provide legal and policy counsel to the Commissioners. The role involves advising on rulemaking, permitting, and enforcement matters, and coordinating with the Attorney General on litigation.

Standard hours apply, with a focus on interpretation of environmental laws and regulatory compliance. The position emphasizes accountability, stakeholder communication, and collaboration across agency

Qualifications

• Active Texas State Bar admission with five years of full-time legal experience.
• Experience advising on legal and policy matters within a government environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and policy advice to three full-time Commissioners concerning agency goals, functions, and contested cases.
• Act as liaison to and assist the Attorney General on litigation affecting the agency.
• Assist with implementation of Commissioner-sponsored initiatives and oversee execution with agency staff.
• Conduct final reviews of commission legal documents, including rules, orders, resolutions, and contracts.
• Research and advise on interpretation of federal and state environmental laws.
• Correspond with the Office of Chief Clerk, officials, and the public on Commission matters.
• Review and advise on proposals for legislative consideration.
• Review Public Information Act requests and coordinate with requesters and OAG regarding privilege.

Education

Admission to the State Bar of Texas

Job description

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality seeks a seasoned attorney for the Office of General Counsel to provide legal and policy counsel to the Commissioners. The role involves advising on rulemaking, permitting, and enforcement matters, and coordinating with the Attorney General on litigation.

Standard hours apply, with a focus on interpretation of environmental laws and regulatory compliance. The position emphasizes accountability, stakeholder communication, and collaboration across agency