Attorney - Environmental & Commercial Real Estate in New York
Energy Jobline ZR, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
Prominent Law firm seeks a highly experienced commercial real estate and environmental attorney – ideally with substantial experience leading permitting and entitlements for complex development projects – to join our firm as a Partner or Senior Counsel in our Environmental and Commercial Real Estate Practice Groups.
Qualifications
8+ years of U.S. environmental law experience, with strong involvement in permitting and regulatory compliance for large‑scale development projects (Commercial real estate experience is a plus but not required)
Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school
Admission to the New York bar (or ability to waive in) required
Admission to Connecticut or Massachusetts (or ability to waive in)
Demonstrated experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary project teams
Strong understanding of environmental risk, permitting strategies, and legal frameworks affecting project development and finance
In‑depth knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, RCRA, UIC, ESA, SEQRA, and relevant permitting regulations
Experience supporting energy, infrastructure, industrial, or municipal projects from planning through implementation
Ability to assess complex environmental reports and technical data
Familiarity with carbon‑related regulatory frameworks and environmental considerations in large infrastructure projects (domestic or international)
NEED A BOOK OF BUSINESS
Experience in traditional transactional real estate – a plus
Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and large‑scale project development – a plus
Corporate experience – a plus
Hybrid work arrangement required
Flexible location: Manhattan (Financial District), Westchester (White Plains), Long Island (Uniondale) or any Connecticut office
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Qualifications
8+ years of U.S. environmental law experience, with strong involvement in permitting and regulatory compliance for large‑scale development projects (Commercial real estate experience is a plus but not required)
Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school
Admission to the New York bar (or ability to waive in) required
Admission to Connecticut or Massachusetts (or ability to waive in)
Demonstrated experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary project teams
Strong understanding of environmental risk, permitting strategies, and legal frameworks affecting project development and finance
In‑depth knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, RCRA, UIC, ESA, SEQRA, and relevant permitting regulations
Experience supporting energy, infrastructure, industrial, or municipal projects from planning through implementation
Ability to assess complex environmental reports and technical data
Familiarity with carbon‑related regulatory frameworks and environmental considerations in large infrastructure projects (domestic or international)
NEED A BOOK OF BUSINESS
Experience in traditional transactional real estate – a plus
Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and large‑scale project development – a plus
Corporate experience – a plus
Hybrid work arrangement required
Flexible location: Manhattan (Financial District), Westchester (White Plains), Long Island (Uniondale) or any Connecticut office
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