Environmental Law Attorney

Open to applicants in Tulsa, OK, or Oklahoma City, OK.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

Overview :

GableGotwals is a full-service law firm with 100+ attorneys and more than 70 other professionals in Oklahoma and Texas. We represent a diversified client base across the nation, and our connections and reach are global.

Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals entrust us every day with the stewardship and strategic management of their legal challenges.

We are well known for our high-quality legal services provided by an experienced group of litigators and transactional attorneys who have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Oklahoma Super Lawyers, and several federal, state and county bar associations.

The firm provides a highly engaged, collaborative, team-based approach to doing life at work while we serve our clients with excellence not only throughout Oklahoma but across the U.S.

Position Summary :

GableGotwals is looking for a driven and experienced Environmental Attorney to join our practice group in either our Tulsa or Oklahoma City offices.

As an environmental attorney, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel and expertise on a wide range of environmental issues.

Your role will involve collaborating with clients to navigate complex regulatory and compliance matters, as well as representing them in litigation when necessary.

This position will require regular travel commitments to locations across the U.S. (approximately 50% of the time).Interested candidates should email their resume, writing sample, and cover letter [email protected].

This individual will :

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of environmental laws, regulations, and precedents to provide clients with informed legal advice.
• Assist clients in understanding and following local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including permitting, reporting and compliance requirements.
• Ensure clients obtain necessary permits and licenses for various environmental projects and activities.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and real estate transactions, to assess potential environmental liabilities and risks.
• Review and negotiate contracts, in particular long-term use and lease agreements related to environmental matters.
• Regularly interact with and manage environmental consulting firms and consulting and testifying experts, prepare and present environmental reports to corporate boards and present legal positions for clients to groups of regulatory and private party stakeholders.
• Participate in state and federal court litigation matters, administrative legal proceedings, and Mediations and Arbitrations.
• Interact regularly with local, regional, and national law firms and in-house counsel.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in environmental law, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and policy advocacy.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels and experience with counseling clients on business risk related to regulatory obligations and enforcement actions.
• Excellent research, legal writing, and strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Promotes cooperation, professionalism, and commitment to achieve goals and deliverables both as an individual and in a team environment.
• Project management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively, use good judgment and decision-making, and operate with accuracy and integrity.
• Capability to work well under pressure with flexibility and adaptability to changing work priorities, workflow, and work assignments.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to the job and represent the values of the firm.

Education and Experience :

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Oklahoma (or ability to obtain license in Oklahoma).
• 5+ years of full-time environmental law experience (private practice and multi-state experience preferred).
• Science, engineering, or other technical background preferred.

Firm Core Values :

• Excellence we are committed to providing the highest level of service.
• Integrity we are committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Collaborative we are innovative, creative, lifelong learners who collaborate with our team members and clients to deliver the best possible results.
• Supportive we maintain a positive, respectful environment that supports the diverse perspectives and needs of our clients, team members, and communities.

GableGotwals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

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