Senior Environmental & Regulatory Counsel, Energy

Duvera Consulting LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Duvera Consulting LLC is representing a Fortune 500 energy company in Houston, TX, seeking a Counsel for Environmental & Regulatory matters. The role reports to senior environmental counsel and focuses on strategic legal guidance across environmental, health & safety, and regulatory programs for a large energy business.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and active bar license with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory experience, including permitting, enforcement, and agency interactions.

Qualifications

J.D. is required and an active bar license.
5+ years of environmental and regulatory law experience.
Strong knowledge of environmental statutes and regulatory compliance.
Experience in oil & gas, refining, energy, or petrochemical industries preferred.
Background advising on compliance, permitting, enforcement, due diligence, and regulatory agency interactions.

Responsibilities

Advise on federal and state environmental laws and regulatory compliance.
Counsel business teams on environmental, health & safety, permitting, enforcement.
Support regulatory inspections, agency interactions, investigations, and enforcement proceedings.
Manage environmental legal matters including Superfund sites and regulatory filings.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on permitting, land access, crisis management, and operational issues.
Monitor changes in environmental laws affecting the business.

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Job description

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and active bar license with 5+ years of environmental and regulatory experience, including permitting, enforcement, and agency interactions.

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