Environmental Law Attorney

Pay: $105,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a highly respected environmental and energy law practice handling sophisticated, meaningful matters across New YorkWork directly on environmental, energy, land use, permitting, regulatory, and development mattersGain significant client exposure and ownership of substantive legal workCollaborate with experienced attorneys who bring both private practice and government perspectivesBuild deep subject matter expertise in a specialized practice area with long-term career potentialEnjoy hybrid flexibility with the opportunity for greater flexibility after establishing yourself with the team Location: Albany, NY. This is a hybrid opportunity with meaningful in-office collaboration and flexibility that may increase after an initial period of demonstrated performance. Fully remote arrangements may be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Note: Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar, have 3+ years of directly relevant environmental and energy law experience including land use matters, and hold a JD from an accredited U.S. law school. Candidates with 4 to 7 years of relevant experience are especially encouraged to apply. About Us We are an established New York law practice with a sophisticated environmental and energy practice serving businesses, municipalities, organizations, and individuals. Our attorneys combine strong legal knowledge with practical insight into environmental regulation, land use, energy, planning, and related technical matters. We value high-quality work, sound judgment, collaboration, and practical client service. Confidential Employer. Job Description Advise clients on environmental, energy, land use, permitting, and related regulatory mattersResearch and analyze complex environmental and land use laws, regulations, and agency requirementsDraft legal memoranda, correspondence, agreements, applications, and other substantive legal documentsAssist clients in navigating regulatory approvals, compliance matters, and development-related issuesWork directly with clients, government agencies, consultants, and other stakeholdersManage matters with increasing independence while collaborating closely with experienced attorneysDevelop practical legal strategies that balance regulatory requirements with clients' business and project objectives Qualifications Active New York Bar admissionJD from an accredited U.S. law school3+ years of directly relevant environmental and energy law experienceMeaningful experience with land use mattersStrong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to independently manage substantive assignments and client matters4 to 7 years of relevant experience preferred, although more senior candidates may be consideredRelevant private practice, government, in-house, or solo practice backgrounds may be considered Why You Will Love Working Here Sophisticated work in a highly specialized and respected practice areaMeaningful responsibility and direct involvement with clientsCollaborative environment with experienced attorneys who value practical problem solvingStrong opportunity to deepen your environmental, energy, and land use expertiseHybrid flexibility and potential for increased flexibility over timeA professional environment where strong attorneys can build a long-term practice JPC - 2138 Benefits: Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insurance

Pay: $105,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

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Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected environmental and energy law practice handling sophisticated, meaningful matters across New York
• Work directly on environmental, energy, land use, permitting, regulatory, and development matters
• Gain significant client exposure and ownership of substantive legal work
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys who bring both private practice and government perspectives
• Build deep subject matter expertise in a specialized practice area with long-term career potential
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility with the opportunity for greater flexibility after establishing yourself with the team

Location: Albany, NY. This is a hybrid opportunity with meaningful in-office collaboration and flexibility that may increase after an initial period of demonstrated performance. Fully remote arrangements may be considered only in exceptional circumstances.

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Note: Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar, have 3+ years of directly relevant environmental and energy law experience including land use matters, and hold a JD from an accredited U.S. law school. Candidates with 4 to 7 years of relevant experience are especially encouraged to apply.

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About Us

About Us

We are an established New York law practice with a sophisticated environmental and energy practice serving businesses, municipalities, organizations, and individuals. Our attorneys combine strong legal knowledge with practical insight into environmental regulation, land use, energy, planning, and related technical matters. We value high-quality work, sound judgment, collaboration, and practical client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Job Description

• Advise clients on environmental, energy, land use, permitting, and related regulatory matters
• Research and analyze complex environmental and land use laws, regulations, and agency requirements
• Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, agreements, applications, and other substantive legal documents
• Assist clients in navigating regulatory approvals, compliance matters, and development-related issues
• Work directly with clients, government agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Manage matters with increasing independence while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys
• Develop practical legal strategies that balance regulatory requirements with clients' business and project objectives

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar admission
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• 3+ years of directly relevant environmental and energy law experience
• Meaningful experience with land use matters
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage substantive assignments and client matters
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience preferred, although more senior candidates may be considered
• Relevant private practice, government, in-house, or solo practice backgrounds may be considered

Why You Will Love Working Here

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Sophisticated work in a highly specialized and respected practice area
• Meaningful responsibility and direct involvement with clients
• Collaborative environment with experienced attorneys who value practical problem solving
• Strong opportunity to deepen your environmental, energy, and land use expertise
• Hybrid flexibility and potential for increased flexibility over time
• A professional environment where strong attorneys can build a long-term practice

JPC - 2138

JPC - 2138

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance