Environmental Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Environmental Attorney to join its team in Akron, Ohio. This role involves providing strategic legal advice on a range of environmental matters, including property remediation, redevelopment, environmental risk management, compliance with environmental regulations, and more. The attorney will play a key role in helping clients navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks while managing environmental risks in various transactions and projects.

Duties

• Counsel clients on property remediation and redevelopment strategies.
• Advise on transaction-triggered environmental laws and manage environmental risks in contracts.
• Draft and review agreements, focusing on risk allocation and environmental compliance provisions.
• Guide the use of environmental insurance policies as risk management tools.
• Address environmental land use issues and project financing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulatory frameworks and provide proactive solutions to clients.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on solving complex legal issues.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize multiple ongoing projects.
• Experience in managing client relationships and delivering tailored legal advice.
• A portable book of business is preferred but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio or eligibility to obtain an Ohio Bar license.

Skills

• Expertise in environmental law, particularly in remediation, redevelopment, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong drafting, research, and legal writing capabilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Ability to navigate and provide practical solutions for complex legal and regulatory challenges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and practice development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment to foster career advancement.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned attorney to build a robust environmental law practice while receiving exceptional support and resources from a dynamic and respected law firm.

This full service law firm has offices in Canton, Akron and Cleveland. Its practice areas include employment and labor, finance and public law, taxation, education, business, creditor?s rights and bankruptcy, oil and gas, trusts and estates, employee benefits, health and medicine, non-profit and foundation, environmental, real estate and construction, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, health and medicine. The firm is growing at a fast pace and is focusing on high quality results.