Energy & Environmental Attorney (Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse)

Bond, Schoeneck & King

$150K — $350K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice in NYS.
  • Authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship).
  • Experience with federal and State regulations, SEQRA, permitting, and environmental remediation.
  • Counseling experience in energy matters and renewable energy projects is desirable.
  • Land use and zoning experience is a plus.
  • Must be a proactive, team-oriented individual with strong research and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance issues.
  • Handle SEQRA and environmental permitting matters.
  • Negotiate agreements related to renewable energy projects.
  • Advise clients on land use and zoning laws.
  • Collaborate with team members on complex transactions.

Benefits

  • Performance-based annual bonus eligibility for Associates.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Locations: Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, NY

Qualifications:
  • Licensed to practice in NYS.
  • Authorized to work in the US (the firm does not sponsor employment visas for this position at this time).
  • Qualified candidates should have experience handling matters related to federal and State regulations, SEQRA, permitting, transactional work, environmental remediation and enforcement.
  • Experience counseling clients in energy matters, renewable energy projects, including negotiation of power purchase agreements and credit agreements is desirable.
  • Land use and zoning experience a plus.
  • The successful candidate will be a team-oriented, highly motivated individual with a strong academic record who likes working in a team environment, taking initiative and has excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.

Unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party search firms will not be accepted at this time.

The good faith salary range for this position at the Sr Counsel or Member level is estimated to be $150,000 - $350,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, skill set, title/level, and office location.

The salary range for this position at the Associate-level is $110,000 - $160,000, which represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location. Associates may also be eligible for a performance-based annual bonus.

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