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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP · 1 day ago

Environmental Attorney

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$125K/yr - $162K/yr

3+ years exp

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is seeking an Environmental Associate with 3+ years of relevant experience to join their team. The role involves representing clients on various environmental issues and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

ConsultingLegal

Hiring Manager

Nikolas Jones

Responsibilities

Equipping clients to address a constantly evolving regulatory landscape, including recent statutory and regulatory changes, such as the Environmental Justice Siting Law; the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act; revisions to NYSDEC environmental remediation programs; changes to state freshwater wetlands laws and regulations and more

Securing approvals for clients pursuant to complex regulatory schemes (including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, among others)

Advancing matters before the NYSDEC Office of Hearings and Mediation Services

Negotiating resolution of enforcement matters with NYSDEC, USEPA and other regulatory agencies

Conducting environmental analysis under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), including the preparation of Negative Declarations; Positive Declarations, Environmental Impact Statements and related documents

Permitting associated with development projects, including large scale infrastructure siting and advanced e-commerce logistics and distribution facilities

Direct interaction with facility Environmental Health and Safety personnel and other technical experts to assist with interpreting and applying regulatory requirements

Crisis management and resolution of resulting issues in connection with high profile environmental incidents

Providing assistance on environmental litigation matters, including CERCLA cost-recovery, regulatory and permitting disputes and Article 78 litigation