Senior Remote Environmental Law Counsel

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Environmental Law Specialist to join our remote team. The role focuses on advising on complex environmental legislation across South Africa and internationally, developing compliance strategies, and contributing to policy advocacy while maintaining an autonomous, flexible work structure.

The ideal candidate has strong research and analytical skills, a deep understanding of environmental statutes, and proven experience in licensing and permitting.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years of dedicated environmental law practice.
• Proven experience advising on environmental regulations (e.g., NEMA, MPRDA, water licensing).
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work remotely with clients across geographies.
• Experience with environmental litigation or administrative appeals is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on environmental laws, regulations, and compliance.
• Review EIAs and related documentation.
• Advise on permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Develop and implement environmental compliance programs.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings, negotiations, and litigation.
• Conduct legal research on emerging environmental trends.
• Draft and review environmental agreements and contracts.
• Stay updated on national, provincial, and local environmental legislation.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and other consultants on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide training on environmental legal obligations.

Skills

Environmental law

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Remote collaboration

Education

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Environmental Law Specialist to join our remote team. The role focuses on advising on complex environmental legislation across South Africa and internationally, developing compliance strategies, and contributing to policy advocacy while maintaining an autonomous, flexible work structure.

The ideal candidate has strong research and analytical skills, a deep understanding of environmental statutes, and proven experience in licensing and permitting.