M
Not Specified Permanent

Chicago, Illinois · USA job

In-house Counsel Environmental Attorney

MS Legal Search

Chicago, Illinois

Job description

Overview

In this newly created role, you will help build and shape the environmental legal function for a publicly traded company, supporting operations across the U.S. You will work closely with business and operations leadership to navigate regulatory requirements and strategic permitting. The position offers high visibility and the chance to influence operational and regulatory strategy, with remote work and flexibility for Texas relocation. You will tackle complex, real-world environmental matters and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliant, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Advise on environmental regulatory compliance (CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA)
  • Support permitting and operational strategy across multiple jurisdictions
  • Manage environmental litigation and outside counsel
  • Partner with operations, engineering, and compliance teams
  • Interface with state, federal, and local regulators
Key requirements
  • 5+ years of environmental law experience
  • Strong background in federal and state environmental regulations
  • Experience with solid waste, landfills, transfer stations, or recycling operations preferred
  • Practical, business-oriented approach with strong communication skills
  • strong communication
  • business-oriented mindset
  • collaboration
  • environmental regulatory expertise
  • permitting strategy
  • litigation management and outside counsel coordination

Explore related USA jobs

Similar jobs you may like

Related roles with a similar title and location.

Same category Same postal code Same area Same location Same country

Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources - Associate Attorney - Senior

Perkins Coie

Chicago, Illinois, United States · 60290

Same category Same location Same country

Assistant Counsel - Litigation

Carle Health

Champaign, Illinois, United States · 61825

Same category Same location Same country

Associate Attorney (Bilingual/Spanish)

The Gori Law Firm

Edwardsville, Illinois, United States · 62025

Same category Same location Same country

Assistant Counsel - Litigation

Carle Health

Champaign, Illinois, United States · 61825

Same category Same location Same country

Assistant Healthcare Counsel

Carle Health

Champaign, Illinois, United States · 61820

Same category Same location Same country

Senior Counsel, Privacy, Commercial Retail Media

Walgreens Boots Alliance

Deerfield, Illinois, United States · 60015

Same category Same location Same country

Senior Counsel, Privacy, Commercial Retail Media

Walgreens Boots Alliance

Libertyville, Illinois, United States · 60048

Same category Same location Same country

Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources - Associate Attorney - Senior

Perkins Coie

Oak Park, Illinois, United States · 60301

Need help finding a job?

Chat with our AI assistant.