Environmental & Natural Resources Attorney (Albany, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse)

Barclay Damon

• $120K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice in New York State or eligible for waiver into the NY State Bar.
  • 4-8 years of relevant experience in environmental law.
  • Expertise in project permitting and siting, particularly with NEPA and SEQRA.
  • Strong background in transactional due diligence and compliance enforcement.
  • Familiarity with key environmental statutes like Superfund, CWA, CAA, ESA, and MBTA.
  • Experience engaging with federal and state resource agencies such as USEPA, USACE, and NYSDEC.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel on project permitting and environmental compliance.
  • Conduct due diligence on environmental transactions and support enforcement matters.
  • Advise clients on regulatory requirements under various environmental laws.
  • Interface with government agencies regarding environmental regulations and permitting processes.
  • Prepare and review legal documents related to environmental projects.
  • Advocate for clients in administrative and judicial hearings relating to environmental issues.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Continuing legal education and professional development support.
Full Job Description
Environmental & Natural Resources Attorney (Albany, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse) Candidates must be licensed to practice in New York State or eligible to waive into the New York State Bar and should have four to eight years of experience and expertise in project permitting and siting, including NEPA and SEQRA, transactional due diligence, and compliance and enforcement matters. Candidates should have experience with environmental statutes including Superfund/CERCLA, CWA, CAA, ESA, MBTA, and the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, as well as experience interfacing with resource agencies including USEPA, USACE, USFWS, and NYSDEC. Experience in the energy industry and with wildlife and rare, threatened, and endangered species would be a plus. Salary Range: $120,000 to $175,000. This salary range represents the firm's good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for the position and does not include performance- or merit-based bonuses or other benefits offered by the firm. 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.

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