Environmental Attorney Job at C&M Legal Search, Mundelein, IL

  • C&M Legal Search
  • Mundelein, IL

Job Description

Job Description

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Environmental / Natural Resources Attorney to join its Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources & Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated environmental regulatory, permitting, and litigation matters while joining a collaborative practice with a strong commitment to work/life balance.

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The attorney will work on complex and high-profile matters involving environmental regulation, natural resources, water supply, energy, infrastructure, and renewable development.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Advise on complex regulatory issues involving NEPA, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), NHPA , and related federal and state environmental laws.
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  • Draft pleadings, briefs, and substantive arguments in federal administrative record litigation.
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  • Counsel clients regarding environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters.
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  • Participate in negotiations with federal and state regulatory agencies.
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  • Work with agencies including the Bureau of Land Management, Army Corps of Engineers, and National Marine Fisheries Service to obtain permits and regulatory approvals.
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  • Handle matters involving renewable energy and major infrastructure projects, including solar, wind, hydropower, transmission lines, submarine cables, reservoirs, and related development .
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  • Work on significant water and natural resources matters, including Colorado River and California State Water Project issues.
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  • Monitor and analyze developments in federal environmental statutes and regulations.
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Qualifications

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  • 4+ years of relevant environmental and/or natural resources law experience.
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  • J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
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  • Active bar admission or eligibility for admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.
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  • Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, enforcement, and/or environmental litigation.
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  • Experience involving NEPA, ESA, CWA, SEPA, NHPA , or comparable federal/state environmental laws strongly preferred.
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  • Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
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  • Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while collaborating closely with partners and other attorneys.
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  • Strong organizational, communication, and client-service skills.
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