Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Law Jobs in 2023

Catalyze is rapidly accelerating the transition to renewable energy by making it easy and profitable to integrate smart energy resources into new and existing buildings and infrastructure. As a national energy transition partner and independent power producer (IPP), we develop, construct, own, operate, and maintain integrated solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging assets for commercial and industrial customers. We combine our proprietary technology, financial strength, and industry expertise to deliver standardized, yet configurable systems that meet our partners’ unique needs. These offerings enable commercial and industrial property owners, operating companies, and their customers to extract greater value from their assets, take increased responsibility and ownership of their energy profile, and ultimately become part of the clean energy transition.

As we continue to grow and expand our solutions across the country, our team is shaping the future of renewable energy. We are looking for passionate, collaborative, innovative thinkers who want to build a better future and do work that matters.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Project Counsel to drive the rapid expansion of Catalyze’s nationwide portfolio of renewable energy projects.

You Are:

• A strategic problem solver with the ability to consistently absorb new and complex information, extract relevant details, detect issues and propose effective solutions
• Comfortable with ambiguity and thinking through possibilities and solutions that may not currently exist
• Highly skilled at connecting various complex issues and simplifying others’ complicated language to create clarity for stakeholders
• Someone who can gain maximum value from meetings to ensure that outcomes are achieved and in the Company’s best interest
• An independent individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision, possessing a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• An experienced Legal professional with strong fact-finding, drafting, negotiating, writing, and research skills

You Will:

• Work closely with the distributed renewable energy project development team on project strategies, contracting, and project acquisition
• Draft, revise, and negotiate routine to moderately complex negotiations for various commercial agreements for renewable energy and battery energy storage project development, including NDAs, power purchase and other offtake agreements, energy services agreements, etc.
• Provide legal support to the Business Development and Project Development teams for permitting, environmental and various development issues as they arise
• Conduct due diligence (research, obtain, compile, prepare, produce and/or review documents, data, permits, environmental, and other real estate-based information), including title documents and/or analysis of UCC searches for project acquisition
• Identify, resolve, and document process roadblocks for project acquisition
• Provide legal support to the policy team or important company initiatives
• Work closely with internal business teams to achieve desired business outcomes while minimizing legal risk
• Work cross-functionally, communicate clearly with business teams, and take deals across the finish line
• Manage multiple existing contracts during the project development cycle
• Provide other legal support as needed
• Take ownership of everything you work on and be responsible for the thoroughness and quality of everything you create
• Collaborate closely with the team to constantly improve our processes and best practices
• Provide and receive regular, well-considered, constructive feedback on legal issues and all aspects of your interactions with the team

What You Bring to the Team:

• Juris Doctorate, plus licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
• 6+ years of relevant experience; in-house experience a plus
• Renewable energy industry experience
• Experienced in clearly expressing ideas and recommendations to business leaders at all levels both verbally and in writing, inspiring confidence among stakeholders
• Experience managing competing expectations, being nimble, prioritizing effectively, and delivering high-quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment

What Catalyze Brings to You:

• Opportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry
• Growth and development
• An extremely flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas will be heard
• Excellent benefits (company-paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter / 401(k) with Company Match / Unlimited Paid Time Off and more!

Preferred Location(s):

• Boulder, CO hybrid office/remote
• Remote only may be considered

About Catalyze

Catalyze is a renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP) that partners with medium-to-large commercial and industrial real estate groups and renewable energy developers. We increase property net income and tenant value with renewable, resilient, smart energy infrastructure including solar, storage, electric vehicle charging, and microgrids.

We uniquely enable our customers to use that increased income as a competitive advantage to expand their property portfolios. Our proprietary origination-to-operations platform supports our partners with optimal site identification and acquisition, energy load estimation, system design, project finance, and asset management.

We believe that when people feel safe and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to the team, it brings out their best and strengthens our company as a whole. This is why we’re dedicated to creating a truly inclusive workplace - one that values and promotes diversity and fosters an empowered workforce - allowing all employees, from any background or level of the company, to succeed in their jobs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and value the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, New York City Salary Transparency Law and California Pay Transparency Law, Catalyze provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado, New York City or California. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the State of Colorado, New York City, NY and California only, the range of base starting pay for this role is $158,000 to $190,000 USD. This range is not inclusive of bonus.

THE POSITION:

Goldberg Segalla LLP, a national law firm with more than 20 offices in 10 states, has an immediate opportunity for a Toxic Tort/Environmental Associate to join our California practice.

Our team of over 50 exceptional Toxic Tort attorneys includes veteran toxic tort litigators, nationally recognized rising stars, and thought leaders with deep backgrounds in emerging toxic tort trends. With the ability to defend cases and advise clients across our national footprint, we’ve built a reputation for precedent-setting victories over aggressive plaintiff lawyers in some of the country’s toughest judicial jurisdictions — but also for developing cost-effective litigation management strategies to meet each client’s goals. Goldberg Segalla’s Toxic Tort team represents a diverse array of over 100 prominent clients in thousands of cases pending around the country. Flexible, collaborative, and efficient, our attorneys are equally equipped to serve as local, regional, or national counsel in complex, high-value toxic torts.

Goldberg Segalla’s environmental lawyers’ number one priority is to provide sound, strategic solutions to the problems and challenges our clients face. Our practice encompasses the full spectrum of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations and their impact on real estate, business and lending transactions, and business operations. We offer services ranging from regulatory compliance counseling to crisis response and the management of environmental liabilities in corporate, real estate, and financial transactions.

THE QUALIFICATIONS:

Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience in Toxic Tort/Environmental Law. Qualified candidates will have litigation experience that includes taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and preparing for arbitrations, mediations and trial. The ideal candidate writes effectively and thinks strategically. Candidates must be admiitted to practice in California.

THE BENEFITS:

The annualized salary range for this position is $85,000-$165,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

THE FIRM:

The Goldberg Segalla approach to teamwork and mentoring fosters career satisfaction and growth. Associates receive both the resources and the opportunities necessary to thrive and succeed, from engaging in various stages of the litigation process, to working with key client teams, to delivering results for both our clients and our firm.

Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business—we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 400 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees);
• Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during construction.
• Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies; and
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-plus years of ROW or related real estate experience.
• Experience in the Renewables industry is preferred but not required.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
• Ability to work independently and remotely in various locations for extended periods of time.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
• Must be able to pass a pre-hire background check and drug screen.
• Must have a valid driver license.

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL

ASSISTANT COUNSEL

OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

(MEADVILLE)

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel seeks a licensed attorney to work as an Assistant Counsel in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Chief Counsel’s Northwest Regional Office in Meadville. The position will be classified as either an Attorney, 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of relevant experience possessed by the successful applicant. It offers an excellent opportunity for both younger and experienced attorneys, as the position can be tailored to fit the successful candidate’s background and skills. This position is eligible for part-time telework with an in-office requirement of three business days per week at the discretion of the General Counsel.

DEP’s Northwest Region is responsible for the Commonwealth’s environmental oversight and administration of both state and federal environmental laws in northwestern Pennsylvania. Attorneys within this office provide counseling and litigation services for DEP’s environmental programs, including, Clean Water, Waterway and Wetlands, Safe Drinking Water, Environmental Cleanup, Waste Management, Air Quality, and Oil & Gas. The attorneys draft, negotiate and litigate enforcement actions arising from violation of Pennsylvania’s environmental statutes, review and defend permitting actions, and counsel the Regional clients on legal issues pertaining to program implementation. Trial and appellate litigation generally occurs before the PA Environmental Hearing Board and state or federal courts. Counsel also review responses generated by the programs for Pennsylvania Right to Know Law requests. The work requires close coordination with DEP’s management and technical staff, including geologists, engineers, chemists and biologists, and applicants must be comfortable with learning aspects of these scientific disciplines as necessary to provide sound counseling service and to conduct effective direct and cross examination of both lay and expert witnesses during litigation.

The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated: (1) solid legal research, analysis and reasoning capabilities; (2) superior inter-personal and communication skills, especially oral and written advocacy; (3) an ability to identify and resolve complicated and sensitive problems creatively and with professional discretion; (4) an ability and willingness to handle a wide variety of complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team; and (5) an ability to interact and function effectively within both the greater legal community and a governmental organization. Preferred candidates will have knowledge of environmental law, as well as litigation experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster trust and respect and to create friendly and collaborative internal working relationships with Commonwealth clients are a must. This position requires the exercise of confidentiality and independent judgment.

The Governor’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides efficient, responsive legal services to the Commonwealth, the Governor, his cabinet members and more than 30 executive branch and independent agencies that conduct the business of the Commonwealth. This includes rendering legal advice and representation concerning matters and issues arising in connection with the operation of executive agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction, as well as select independent agencies. To learn more about OGC’s mission and get an inside look at what it is like to be part of the OGC team, visit our website, at www.ogc.pa.gov/careers.

In addition to aforementioned legal experience, the candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA- accredited law school and be a member in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar. Interested applicants should send a cover letter setting forth interest in this position, resume, and writing sample no later than May 15, 2023, directed to Derek Riker, Deputy Chief of Staff, 333 Market Street, 17th Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101. OGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,868.00 - $133,771.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently a Pennsylvania resident?

License/Certification:

• Pennsylvania Bar license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Meadville, PA 16335

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We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Overview:

This is an entry level health, safety and environmental (HSE) attorney position responsible for advising the company concerning HSE legal issues related to business activities.

Job Duties:

Acts as a company advocate and advisor with respect to legal matters and provides guidance concerning legal rights and obligations, and recommends best practices and courses of action related to health, safety and environmental issues. Researches the intent of laws and judicial decisions and applies them to specific circumstances as applicable to company business. Interacts with vendors, customers, and internal clients of the company and manages outside counsel with the assistance of supervising attorney.

Job Requirements:

• Must adhere to a strict code of ethics.
• Requires 3+ years experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and competency.
• 2-5 years of in-house, law firm or governmental agency experience preferred
• Experience in environmental (air, water or waste), health or safety law is a plus
• Completion of an undergraduate degree in discipline required combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Completion of a graduate degree in any discipline
• Completion of a doctorate in Law
• Possession of a license to practice law

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles give (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Attorney to Counsel.

Locks Law Firm is looking for an attorney to primarily work in our growing environmental law practice, which represents plaintiffs including individuals and governmental entities seeking compensation for damages arising out of pollution or environmental contamination. The ideal candidate would have 1-5 years experience, be barred in New Jersey (required) and New York (preferred) with a strong work ethic and desire to hold corporate polluters responsible for their actions. Strong research and writing skills are necessary for this position. Experience in environmental law is preferred. We offer competitive salaries, commensurate with experience and benefits in a stable, enjoyable work atmosphere. Please send salary requirements, along with resume.

Please send resume and salary requirements for consideration.

The Locks Law Firm is a nationally renowned team of personal injury lawyers committed to defending the rights of injured victims and ensuring that they are justly compensated for their losses. Founded by Gene Locks, the firm first distinguished itself as a leader in the development of strategies for asbestos litigation, successfully representing thousands of workplace exposure victims. Now equally recognized for its success in representing victims of dangerous pharmaceuticals, our Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York personal injury lawyers have become internationally prominent in environmental, complex personal injury, and consumer class-action litigation.

For more information about Locks Law Firm, please visit our website at https://www.lockslaw.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Title: Paralegal, Environmental Section (OAG00017)

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: www.oag.state.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for the position of Paralegal for its Environmental Section. Prior paralegal experience is preferred. We offer the challenge and opportunity of public service, work-life balance, and an attractive compensation package inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, retirement, and more.

PARALEGAL (OAG00017)
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION, TRANSPORTATION SECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION

DUTIES: This position provides a full range of legal and administrative support to the Environmental Section’s attorneys. These responsibilities will include: preparing, formatting and proofing legal documents, correspondence and court filings; generating a weekly report; assembling, redacting and compiling documents in PDF format; creating, maintaining and updating Excel spreadsheets; creating, organizing and updating filing paper and electronic filing systems; maintaining legal databases; legal research; managing client litigation; ensuring calendar control for attorneys; and public records coordination and preservation.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be experienced with all Microsoft Products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with preparation of litigation documents (including briefs and tables of authorities), memoranda and correspondence as well as the preparation and updating of spreadsheets. Workload demands typing proficiency and strong proof-reading skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented and demonstrate the ability to work efficiently, juggle deadlines and collaborate effectively in deadline-based environment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as a team player in covering the work of others when the situation demands

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of environmental, federal, and state government terminology is a plus, as is experience in working with Commonwealth agencies.
SALARY: The position title and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: [email protected]