Environmental Attorney

A law firm in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney to join their team. The ideal 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, as well as expertise in federal and state environmental laws and regulations. The attorney will work closely with colleagues and clients, handling complex environmental issues across various industries.

Duties:

• Advise clients on environmental matters related to mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, tax credits, and financing.
• Provide guidance on permitting requirements for stormwater, air, and water emissions.
• Assist clients with risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Handle legal issues related to emerging contaminants and renewable energy projects.
• Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and environmental impact assessments.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings, enforcement actions, and litigation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups to address interdisciplinary environmental issues.

Requirements:

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

Education:

Law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessment techniques and environmental due diligence.

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.

A full-service multidisciplinary practice, this firm has long had a nationally recognized public and corporate finance practice. It serves local, regional, and national clients in a broad practice emphasizing civil litigation, bankruptcy, public finance, corporate and structured finance, banking and commercial lending, real estate law, taxation law, healthcare, and hospital law. It has also developed a sophisticated business and litigation practice representing clients in complex transactions and major litigation.