Environmental Attorney

A law firm in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney with at least 5 years of experience to provide comprehensive legal counsel on a wide range of environmental matters. The candidate will engage directly with clients and collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups.

Duties:

• Advise clients on environmental matters related to mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, tax credits, and financing.
• Handle permitting issues concerning stormwater, air, and water emissions.
• Provide legal counsel on risk mitigation strategies and compliance with federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Address emerging contaminants and renewable energy projects.
• Assist clients with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on environmental laws and standards, including CERCLA, NEPA, RCRA, TSCA, FIFRA, CWA, and CAA.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients on transactional matters and environmental litigation.
• Experience with pollution legal liability insurance and prior defense sites preferred.
• Ability to bring portable business is preferred.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental law experience in the public and/or private sector.
• Familiarity with federal environmental laws and standards.
• Experience in transactional matters and environmental litigation.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience advising clients on transactional matters and environmental compliance.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrated success in environmental litigation is a plus.
• Business development skills and ability to bring portable business preferred.

Nine skillful attorneys comprise the Pennsylvania law practice. The Pennsylvania law office is a nationwide practice. There are five key practice areas. Practice disciplines include corporate transactions, health care, public finance, litigation, and insurance coverage. They represent clients in public entities, major nationwide-global retailers, healthcare-pharmaceutical companies, construction and manufacturing companies as well as insurers.