Environmental Attorney

A law firm in Little Rock is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advising clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including mergers and acquisitions, permitting, compliance, and risk mitigation. This position requires strong writing and communication skills, along with expertise in federal and state environmental laws and regulations.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients on environmental issues associated with various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, real estate deals, tax credits, and financing transactions.
• Advise clients on permitting requirements related to stormwater, air quality, and water emissions.
• Assist clients in navigating federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory compliance matters.
• Address emerging environmental contaminants and advise on renewable energy projects.
• Handle legal matters related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other relevant federal laws.
• Interface with colleagues across offices and practice groups, as well as directly engage with clients.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and negotiate agreements on behalf of clients.

Requirements:

• Law degree (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of environmental law experience in the public and/or private sector.
• Experience with federal environmental laws and standards, including CERCLA, NEPA, RCRA, TSCA, FIFRA, CWA, and CAA.
• Transactional experience in environmental law.
• Familiarity with state and local environmental regulatory requirements.
• Experience with pollution legal liability insurance and defense sites preferred.
• Portable business preferred.

Education:

Law degree (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications:

Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Expertise in federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance.
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year.
• Bereavement, jury duty, military leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-Up Care.
• Domestic Partner Benefits.
• Commuting Benefits.
• Some benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

The Arkansas law office staffs nineteen practiced attorneys. They represent clients regionally and all over the country as well. There are seven areas of practice. A number of their practice disciplines consist of corporate, public finance, litigation, real estate, tax-estate planning, health care, and labor-employment law. Nasdaq-listed companies, NYSE-listed companies, privately owned businesses, insurance companies, and various employers are typical clients represented at the Arkansas law practice.