Environmental Regulatory Attorney

Overview

A senior Environmental Regulatory Attorney is needed to support a portfolio of large-scale project developments across the United States for a leading advanced energy and infrastructure organization. This role involves serving as a strategic advisor to environmental and project teams, assisting with environmental permitting, agency engagement, environmental reviews, and regulatory risk management for complex industrial and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on environmental permitting and regulatory matters related to large-scale project development.
• Collaborate with technical experts and project teams to resolve challenging permitting issues.
• Navigate environmental reviews and regulatory risk management processes.
• Engage with agencies on environmental permitting and compliance.

Requirements

• Significant experience advising on environmental permitting and regulatory issues for large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA, Army Corps of Engineers permitting, Section 404 matters.
• Experience with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service issues and Endangered Species Act considerations.
• Familiarity with related environmental review processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on complex industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work consultatively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time position requiring approximately 30 hours per month with flexible scheduling based on project activity.
• Hourly rate between $120 and $125, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and project needs.
• Project expected to start immediately and last at least 6 months.
• Remote work with occasional travel to project locations as needed.

Location

• Remote position with occasional travel within the United States.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.