Description:

Job Description:
Location: All NY and CT offices (Hybrid opportunity)

Description: Harris Beach Murtha seeks a highly experienced commercial real estate attorney with a strong background in environmental transactions and regulatory compliance to join our firm as a Partner or Senior Counsel in our Environmental and Commercial Real Estate Practice Groups.

This Attorney will have the opportunity to:

Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, deeds, etc. for commercial real estate transactions
Review due diligence, monitor contingencies, review and prepare title objections, survey and environmental reviews, closing documents and wire transfers
Coordinate and review title commitments and policies, UCC, judgment and lien searches, surveys, site plans and leases
Supervise pre- and post-closing matters, including preparation of documents for recording / filing
Communicate with clients, banks, attorneys and additional parties involved with the closing and filings of all transactions
Coordinate and direct the review, management and preparation of commercial leasing documentation
Review and negotiate leases including common area maintenance clauses
Review and monitor agreements with developers, approval of conditions required prior to draw disbursement and developer payment
Draft and review initial documentation, obtain approvals, modify documents as necessary and coordinated document execution
Structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, and development
Lead environmental due diligence for M&A and project finance transactions
Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in purchase and financing agreements
Manage permitting processes related to air, water, wetlands, and offshore infrastructure
Support remediation and risk mitigation strategies for contaminated sites, including Brownfields redevelopment
Collaborate with developers, sponsors, lenders, and attorneys to evaluate environmental risks and bankability
Review and assess third-party environmental reports (e.g., Phase I/II ESAs)
Counsel on ESA compliance, land use law, utility commission processes, and habitat conservation planning
Analyze title and survey documents for environmental restrictions and lender-related conditions
Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, CAA, RCRA, ECL, SEQRA, NAV)
Represent clients in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance matters
Offer strategic insight on NYC Local Law 97, CLCPA, CCS projects, carbon markets, and energy transition initiatives
Collaborate with other practice groups on real estate, energy, land use, and infrastructure projects

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

8+ years of commercial real estate and U.S. environmental law experience required
Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
Admission to New York bar (or ability to waive in) required
Admission to Connecticut or Massachusetts (or ability to waive in) preferred
Portable book of business a plus, but not required
Proven ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of environmental risk and legal frameworks impacting deal structure and finance
In-depth knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, CERCLA, RCRA, UIC, ESA, and relevant permitting regulations
Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex environmental contracts and provisions
Proficiency in analyzing technical environmental data and legal implications
Extensive involvement with federal and state permitting, regulatory compliance, and transactional environmental issues
Demonstrated experience supporting energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects
Ability to manage legal timelines and coordinate with regulatory agencies and consultants
Familiarity with carbon-related legal frameworks and environmental impacts in international infrastructure projects
Must demonstrate a commitment to exceptional client service
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client orientation
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Corporate experience desirable
Military experience welcome

Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, book of business, and geographic locations. This role also offers an opportunity for performance-based bonus eligibility.

Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, NY: $160,000 - $250,000
Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains, NY: $170,000 - $250,000
New York, NY: $180,000 - $250,000