A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced
Environmental / Natural Resources Attorney
to join its Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources & Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated environmental regulatory, permitting, and litigation matters while joining a collaborative practice with a strong commitment to work/life balance.
The attorney will work on complex and high-profile matters involving environmental regulation, natural resources, water supply, energy, infrastructure, and renewable development.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on complex regulatory issues involving
NEPA, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), NHPA
, and related federal and state environmental laws.
Draft pleadings, briefs, and substantive arguments in federal administrative record litigation.
Counsel clients regarding environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters.
Participate in negotiations with federal and state regulatory agencies.
Work with agencies including the
Bureau of Land Management, Army Corps of Engineers, and National Marine Fisheries Service
to obtain permits and regulatory approvals.
Handle matters involving renewable energy and major infrastructure projects, including
solar, wind, hydropower, transmission lines, submarine cables, reservoirs, and related development
.
Work on significant water and natural resources matters, including Colorado River and California State Water Project issues.
Monitor and analyze developments in federal environmental statutes and regulations.
Qualifications
4+ years of relevant environmental and/or natural resources law experience.
J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active bar admission or eligibility for admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.
Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, enforcement, and/or environmental litigation.
Experience involving
NEPA, ESA, CWA, SEPA, NHPA
, or comparable federal/state environmental laws strongly preferred.
Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while collaborating closely with partners and other attorneys.
Strong organizational, communication, and client-service skills.