Pay: $105,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected environmental and energy law practice handling sophisticated, meaningful matters across New York
- Work directly on environmental, energy, land use, permitting, regulatory, and development matters
- Gain significant client exposure and ownership of substantive legal work
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys who bring both private practice and government perspectives
- Build deep subject matter expertise in a specialized practice area with long-term career potential
- Enjoy hybrid flexibility with the opportunity for greater flexibility after establishing yourself with the team
Location: Albany, NY. This is a hybrid opportunity with meaningful in-office collaboration and flexibility that may increase after an initial period of demonstrated performance. Fully remote arrangements may be considered only in exceptional circumstances.
Note: Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar, have 3+ years of directly relevant environmental and energy law experience including land use matters, and hold a JD from an accredited U.S. law school. Candidates with 4 to 7 years of relevant experience are especially encouraged to apply.
About Us
We are an established New York law practice with a sophisticated environmental and energy practice serving businesses, municipalities, organizations, and individuals. Our attorneys combine strong legal knowledge with practical insight into environmental regulation, land use, energy, planning, and related technical matters. We value high-quality work, sound judgment, collaboration, and practical client service. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Advise clients on environmental, energy, land use, permitting, and related regulatory matters
- Research and analyze complex environmental and land use laws, regulations, and agency requirements
- Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, agreements, applications, and other substantive legal documents
- Assist clients in navigating regulatory approvals, compliance matters, and development-related issues
- Work directly with clients, government agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders
- Manage matters with increasing independence while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys
- Develop practical legal strategies that balance regulatory requirements with clients' business and project objectives
Qualifications
- Active New York Bar admission
- JD from an accredited U.S. law school
- 3+ years of directly relevant environmental and energy law experience
- Meaningful experience with land use matters
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage substantive assignments and client matters
- 4 to 7 years of relevant experience preferred, although more senior candidates may be considered
- Relevant private practice, government, in-house, or solo practice backgrounds may be considered
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Sophisticated work in a highly specialized and respected practice area
- Meaningful responsibility and direct involvement with clients
- Collaborative environment with experienced attorneys who value practical problem solving
- Strong opportunity to deepen your environmental, energy, and land use expertise
- Hybrid flexibility and potential for increased flexibility over time
- A professional environment where strong attorneys can build a long-term practice
JPC - 2138
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license. 3+ yrs environmental & Energy law (Land use)
- Required Years as Associate: 3+ years required; 4 to 7 years targeted
- Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 3 to 4 years: $105,000 to $120,000; 5 to 6 years: $120,000 to $140,000; 7+ years: $140,000 to $155,000+
Submission Email: James - JMuscato@youngsommer.com
; Nicole - NBanagan@youngsommer.com
Quick Recruiter Reference
Specialized NY environmental and energy law firm seeking a mid-level attorney for environmental, energy, and land use matters. Target 4 to 7 years with 3+ years as the hard minimum, active NY Bar, and accredited U.S. law school JD. Albany hybrid; $105,000 to $155,000+.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Environmental Law Attorney - Young / Sommer LLC - JPC- 2138 - source
New Job Order Alert
- Client job title: Environmental Law Attorney
- Location: Albany, NY
- On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
- Experience: 3+
- Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Environmental Attorney, Environmental Law Associate, Environmental & Energy Attorney, Land Use Attorney, Energy Attorney
- # of hires needed: 1