Job Description
Job Title: Environmental Law Partner Salary: Competitive, based on experience Experience: Minimum of 10 years in environmental law
Key Responsibilities: - Advise clients on real estate development issues such as brownfields redevelopment, land use, residential and commercial real estate transactions, subdivision, zoning control, and comprehensive permitting. - Provide guidance on federal, state, and local environmental laws to clients in regulated industries. - Collaborate with corporate and real estate groups on deals and transactions with significant environmental components. - Work closely with corporate and real estate attorneys to ensure compliance and risk management in environmental areas.
Requirements: - J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental law, with experience in real estate and corporate transactions. - Proven track record in litigation and permitting, including expertise with federal, state, and local environmental and land use regulations. - Extensive experience representing project proponents, buyers, sellers, and lenders in real estate transactions involving brownfields and hazardous materials. - Ability to manage a diverse client base, including corporations. - Portable book of business with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships in regulated industries. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Law Firm: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Location: Boston, MA, US Department: Environmental and Land Use Practice Employment Type: Full Time Requisition ID: 1025
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, a prominent mid-size firm based in Boston and one of the largest firms in Massachusetts, is seeking a lateral partner to join our Environmental and Land Use practice. The firm's environmental attorneys are industry leaders with significant experience navigating the complicated interrelationship of local, state, and federal environmental and land use law. The group's attorneys are routinely named among the best in rankings, and the bench includes a former co-chair of the Boston Bar Association's Environmental Litigation Committee and a current chair of the Real Estate Bar Association's New Lawyer Section.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of ten years' experience in environmental law and deep expertise in all aspects of environmental law matters for real estate owners and developers. They should also have their own book of business and be willing to assist other attorneys at the firm with environmental matters. In addition, the candidate should be well-versed in handling environmental disputes in all phases of litigation and working with clients to develop strategies to avoid disputes, including through structuring comprehensive compliance and auditing programs.
The Environmental Law Partner will have the following responsibilities: - Advise clients on real estate development issues such as brownfields redevelopment, land use, residential and commercial real estate transactions, subdivision, zoning control, and comprehensive permitting. - Provide guidance on federal, state, and local environmental laws to clients in regulated industries. - Collaborate with corporate and real estate groups on deals and transactions with significant environmental components, ensuring compliance and risk management in these areas. - Work closely with corporate and real estate attorneys to provide legal guidance on transactions involving environmental considerations.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications: - J.D. degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental law, with experience in real estate and corporate transactions. - Proven track record in litigation and permitting, including expertise with federal, state, and local environmental and land use regulations. - Extensive experience representing project proponents, buyers, sellers, and lenders in real estate transactions involving brownfields and hazardous materials. - Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse client base, including corporations. - Portable book of business with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships in regulated industries. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are a highly experienced environmental law attorney looking for a new opportunity with a prestigious law firm, this could be the perfect position for you. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking a lateral partner to join their Environmental and Land Use practice in Boston, MA. As one of the largest firms in Massachusetts, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with industry-leading attorneys in navigating the complex world of environmental and land use law.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of ten years' experience in environmental law, with a strong focus on real estate matters. They should have a deep understanding of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, as well as a proven track record in litigation and permitting. The candidate should also have experience representing clients in real estate transactions involving brownfields and hazardous materials. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse client base are also essential for this role.
In this role, the Environmental Law Partner will be responsible for advising clients on a variety of real estate development issues, including brownfields redevelopment, land use, residential and commercial transactions, and zoning control. They will also provide guidance on environmental laws to clients in regulated industries and collaborate with other attorneys in the firm on deals and transactions with significant environmental components. The candidate should also be able to work closely with corporate and real estate attorneys to ensure compliance and risk management in environmental areas.
To be considered for this position, candidates must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar. They should also have a proven track record in litigation and permitting, as well as experience in real estate and corporate transactions. A portable book of business and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships in regulated industries are also important qualifications for this position.
