Environmental Partner

Title: Environmental Partner

Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Environmental Partner to join their well-established Environmental practice group. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with deep experience in environmental law, particularly within real estate and corporate transactions, to advise on complex regulatory and environmental compliance matters.

Duties:

• Advise clients on environmental aspects of complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and restructurings.
• Draft and negotiate environmental representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities, and other contract provisions.
• Provide regulatory guidance on environmental compliance and permitting matters.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for various transactions.
• Counsel clients on environmental compliance before and after transactions.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, environmental consultants, and government agencies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Deliver high-quality work and maintain effective communication at all levels.
• Network and build business opportunities within the practice area.
• Develop expertise in environmental law and continuously improve skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental law, focusing on real estate and corporate transactions.
• Strong background in advising on environmental issues across industries such as manufacturing, real estate, and renewable energy.
• Proven ability to manage complex environmental legal issues.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed attorney in good standing in Illinois, Michigan, or Washington, DC, or the ability to waive into one of these jurisdictions.
• Ability to travel based on client needs.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High energy and enthusiasm for counseling in the relevant client sector.
• Highly responsive, creative, and efficient work habits.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships and network effectively.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave and flexible vacation policy.
• Support for student loan refinancing and consolidation.
• Well-being programs and workstyle support.
• Strong legal training and business development opportunities.

The law firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Area of concentration is business litigation. Patent litigation and securities arbitration are some of their notable practice disciplines. The legal practice staffs nineteen results-driven attorneys and a qualified support group. A team of competent paralegals are employed as well.