Environmental Attorney

Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC
City of White Plains, NY
Category Education
Job Description
We are seeking an Environmental Attorney with at least eight years of U.S. environmental law experience to join our Uniondale or White Plains office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental regulatory compliance and litigation, commercial real estate transactions, and land use and development.

Requirements

  • At least eight years of U.S. environmental law experience
  • Strong background in environmental regulatory compliance and litigation
  • Strong background in commercial real estate transactions and land use and development
  • Federal and state environmental regulations expertise (e.g., CERCLA, CAA, RCRA, ECL, SEQRA, NAV)
  • Environmental litigation, permitting, and regulatory compliance experience
  • Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with multiple stakeholders
  • New York Bar admission required; Connecticut and/or Massachusetts Bar admission a plus
  • Excellent communication and client service skills, particularly in high-stakes matters
  • Familiarity with carbon-related legal frameworks and environmental impacts in international infrastructure projects
  • In-depth knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, RCRA, UIC, ESA, and relevant permitting regulations
  • Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex environmental contracts and provisions
  • Ability to analyze technical environmental data and legal implications

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long term disability
  • Short term disability
  • 401(k) plan
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