Environmental Partner

Job Title: Environmental Partner

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in Lansing, MI, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its renowned Environmental Practice Group. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of environmental law, particularly in the context of real estate and corporate transactions. This position offers the opportunity to counsel complex environmental issues and engage with diverse industries, including manufacturing, real estate, and renewable energy.

Duties:

• Advise clients on environmental aspects of complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and corporate restructurings.
• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions, including representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnities.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and related matters.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for various business transactions.
• Counsel clients on pre- and post-closing environmental compliance and permitting obligations.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, environmental consultants, and government agencies to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Ensure high-quality work product and clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and participate in business development activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of experience practicing environmental law, focusing on real estate and corporate transactions.
• Proven ability to manage complex environmental legal issues.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, energetic approach to client counseling.

Education:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in Michigan, Illinois, or Washington, DC (or eligible for waiver into one of these jurisdictions).

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in one of the required jurisdictions or have the ability to waive into the jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong background in advising on environmental issues in industries such as manufacturing, real estate, and renewable energy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Highly responsive, with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Enthusiasm for continuous professional development and growth.

Job Location:

• Lansing, MI.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Professional development support, including legal training and business development programs.
• Wellbeing programs and flexible workstyle options.

This is a large Michigan-based law firm that provides full legal services to its clients, and is a general purpose business law firm. Its lawyers are academically and professionally accomplished attorneys, and all take their jobs and the service they provide to their clients very seriously. The firms clients are stable and have been with the firm for a long time. Compensation is very competitive with other firms in town, and most lawyers work hard at the firm. The firm has been consistently recognized by Chambers as the best law firm in Michigan for Corporate/M&A, Litigation, and Real Estate. It is growing significantly in IP.