Lateral Environmental Law Partner

3 weeks ago


Sacramento CA United States Lighthouse Legal Search Full time

Lateral Environmental Law Partner Opportunity at a Premier Am Law 100 Firm

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Law Partner to join their team. This firm is renowned for its excellence in legal services and offers a supportive and flexible environment for its attorneys.

About the Role: This position is for a partner to join the Environmental Law Practice. The firm is Chambers recognized in this practice area and represents a prestigious clientele, including major energy companies, large manufacturers, real estate developers, government agencies, technology firms, financial institutions, and transportation and infrastructure companies. This role offers a significant opportunity as it is part of the firm’s succession planning. The firm offers flexible billing rates and a business development budget, along with a full bench of associates for support.

Joining this practice means working alongside top-rated attorneys who handle a wide range of environmental issues, including complex litigation involving environmental regulations, enforcement actions, and disputes, defending clients in lawsuits related to environmental contamination, toxic torts, and regulatory compliance, advising clients on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and CERCLA, assisting clients in obtaining necessary environmental permits for various projects including construction, manufacturing, and energy production, advising on climate change regulations, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainability initiatives, and helping companies develop and implement strategies to reduce environmental impact, guiding clients through the process of investigating and remediating contaminated sites, managing cleanup efforts under state and federal Superfund laws, and advising on liability issues related to contaminated properties, addressing environmental impacts, securing permits, and ensuring regulatory compliance for energy-related activities including renewable energy projects, oil and gas development, and utility regulations, advising on the use and conservation of natural resources including water rights, endangered species, wetlands, and land development, and assisting with land use planning, zoning issues, and environmental impact assessments, conducting environmental due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and real estate transactions, assessing environmental risks, liabilities, and regulatory compliance status of properties and companies.

Candidate Requirements: Partners should have a minimum $2 million book of business. The firm is committed to investing in the right candidate and is willing to pay what it takes to secure top talent. Billing rates for partners exceed $1,000 per hour. Our client is open to individuals, groups, or boutique firms.

Geographic and Hiring Flexibility: The firm has offices throughout major cities in California.

Compensation and Benefits: The firm offers a competitive compensation package aligned with top-tier law firms. The firm provides flexibility in billing and a business development budget to support partners in growing their practice.

Who Would Be a Good Fit: Partners who are looking to join a highly ranked practice group and work with a distinguished clientele will find this opportunity rewarding. The firm offers a supportive environment with a full bench of associates to assist in handling complex environmental matters. Attorneys who value flexibility in their practice and wish to work in a collaborative setting will thrive here.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

About Seth Davis:

Seth Davis, leading this search, boasts over two decades of experience in executive legal recruitment. Recognized nationally and internationally, Seth is a trusted name in placing high-caliber legal professionals in positions of leadership. Voted "Best Of" by The Recorder, Daily Journal, and In-house Counsel Magazine, Seth is known locally and globally as California's premier partner placement expert.

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