Job Title: Senior Environmental Lawyer
Location: Multiple Locations (Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Washington DC; San Antonio, TX)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of practice experience
Job Description:
- Join a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum
- Work on pioneering environmental cases in locations that others have yet to reach
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and innovative workplace culture
- Seamless collaboration across practices, offices, and around the world
- Elimination of boundaries allows for a strong focus on both clients and culture
- Seeking an experienced environmental lawyer with at least 8 years of practice experience
- Strong background in environmental, energy, and natural resources law
- Experience with complex, high-profile, and high-value matters involving infrastructure, renewable energy, and power development projects
- Critical role in supporting project finance and M&A transactions
- Preferred experience in California and Texas
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of law, policy, finance, and innovation
- Key requirements include at least 8 years of experience with . federal and state environmental regulatory programs
- Proficiency in securing environmental permits and experience with utility-scale renewable energy and power projects highly valued
- Deep understanding of NEPA and CEQA, with experience managing environmental reviews and supporting project development timelines
- Familiarity with site assessment and remediation under CERCLA, RCRA, and relevant state waste management and remediation programs
- Significant experience supporting project finance and M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence and advising on environmental risk allocation
- Ability to work seamlessly with project finance counsel, developers, and lenders on environmental issues
- Additional qualifications include experience with reviewing and analyzing third-party environmental reports, familiarity with title and survey review, knowledge of land use law and the Endangered Species Act, and exposure to cross-border energy or infrastructure projects
- Top 5 reasons to join Norton Rose Fulbright:
- Committed to professional and personal growth
- People-first culture, work-life balance, and overall well-being
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- Global reach with local impact and a commitment to making a difference in the community
- Innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology to enhance your practice and drive success
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including access to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, fertility benefits, paid time off, and paid parental leave
- Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Complies with all applicable federal laws and regulations
- E-Verify used in hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce
H1: Join Our Team as a Senior Environmental Lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright!
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- Global Law Firm Seeking Experienced Environmental Lawyer
- Join a Team of Innovators and Collaborators at Norton Rose Fulbright
- Work on Pioneering Environmental Cases in Locations Others Have Yet to Reach
- Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package Available
- Embrace a People-First Culture and Work-Life Balance at Norton Rose Fulbright
