Environmental Attorney Job at MSA BOURGOGNE (Denver)

Land Use & Environmental Attorney

Prominent law firm is seeking a Land Use & Environmental Counsel to join their t...

Location

United States , Oakland

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well
Above-average academic credentials and references
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, to prioritize client matters and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent through each task performed
Licensed attorney
Civil Litigation Experience experience highly desired
Land Use Planning experience
Land use experience
Foundational knowledge in Environmental Regulations
Proficiency in environmental law
Must possess analytical, legal research and writing skills

Job Responsibility

Analyze and summarize legal documents
Correspond with clients and opposing counsel
Supporting attorneys and staff within the practice groups department
Legal research and drafting of a wide range of legal document

What we offer

health insurance
paid time off
retirement benefits
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan
competitive base salary
bonus potential

Senior Attorney, Land Use & Environmental Permitting

The Infrastructure Legal Affairs team supporting Microsoft's Cloud Operations + ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

147000.00 - 258000.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ years experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction
3+ years experience in land use, and/or environmental law
ideally working on large infrastructure projects or datacenters, either in-house, for a utility, municipality or at a law firm
3+ years experience implementing legal solutions that enable process improvement
Experience collaborating with senior leaders, executives and external stakeholders on complex environmental legal matters

Job Responsibility

Providing strategic support for zoning, planning and permitting to enable the delivery of Microsoft’s Americas datacenter projects
Advising on site development environmental matters and obtaining environmental permits for Microsoft’s Americas datacenter projects
Negotiating and drafting infrastructure development agreements with municipalities and utilities
Assistance with real estate documents ancillary to development efforts
Managing local zoning and land use counsel
Creating new contract models, templates, playbooks, and process improvements
Demonstrate results orientation, customer focus, a commitment to providing the highest quality client service
Apply technology, including AI, to improve legal work and efficiency
Collaborating with team members within and across organizational boundaries
Developing strong, trusted advisor relationships with business clients and executives

Fulltime

Claims Attorney

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a third-party specialty insurance company l...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

90000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D.
At least 2-3+ years of civil litigation experience
preferably handling insurance defense and/or coverage
Prior experience handling environmental, asbestos, liability, and/or property and casualty claims preferred
Strong research and writing skills required

Job Responsibility

Analyze, investigate, and evaluate new loss notices and claim tenders
Partner with policy search teams to locate copies of alleged coverage, as appropriate
Timely assess and position claims under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess policies
Coordinate the retention of defense counsel in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Develop and align defense strategies with insureds, defense counsel, and participating carriers
Proactively manage claim resolution, including active participation in mediations within assigned settlement authority
Collaborate with the reinsurance team to provide notice of new claims, updates on existing matters, and responses to reinsurer inquiries
Work closely with in‑house Legal and management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including strategy development, settlement valuation, and approval of settlement authority
Partner in establishing and maintaining appropriate claim reserves
Ensure timely processing of payments, including accurate allocation across applicable policies

What we offer

M/D/V
generous PTO
401k (plus match)
LT/ST Disability
Life Insurance
5% annual bonus

Fulltime

Insurance Defence Law & Motion Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to join a fast-moving litigati...

Location

United States , Long Beach

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active California bar membership in good standing
Prior litigation experience, ideally within insurance defense, malpractice, toxic tort, environmental, or other complex civil matters
Working knowledge of civil procedure, discovery practice, and motion work
Demonstrated ability to analyze extensive records and extract relevant legal and factual points
Strong skill in preparing clear and accurate medical summaries and deposition summaries
Excellent legal writing, analytical thinking, and organizational abilities
Proven capacity to handle multiple cases and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Manage litigation assignments across a range of civil matters, with an emphasis on insurance defense and malpractice-related claims
Contribute to complex disputes involving toxic exposure, environmental contamination, and cases connected to government entities
Prepare, serve, and answer written discovery while ensuring compliance with procedural deadlines and case strategy needs
Draft substantive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings in support of ongoing litigation
Present and argue motion-related matters when needed, using well-developed legal analysis and persuasive advocacy
Review case files, records, and large document sets to identify key facts, risks, and evidentiary issues
Create organized medical chronologies and deposition summaries to support case evaluation and trial preparation
Partner with the broader legal team on factual development, defense strategy, and day-to-day case management across varied practice areas

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
enrollment in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney

Our client, a successful full-service law firm, is seeking a Commercial Lending ...

Location

United States , Providence

Salary:

185000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of continuous, substantive, and verifiable experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate finance, and secured transactions
Extensive experience representing financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, and investors in sophisticated commercial real estate financing transactions
Demonstrated expertise in structuring, negotiating, documenting, and closing complex credit facilities and real estate-secured lending transactions
In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate finance, secured lending, title matters, collateral perfection, and real estate due diligence
Strong understanding of loan workouts, restructurings, distressed asset transactions, and creditor rights issues
Experience with commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, corporate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions is highly desirable
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and business-oriented legal solutions
Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively advise sophisticated clients and transaction participants
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, filing requirements, and legal procedures affecting commercial lending and real estate transactions

Job Responsibility

Represent banks, institutional lenders, private lenders, and borrowers in complex commercial lending and finance transactions, including first- and second-lien commercial real estate financings
Structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial real estate credit facilities secured by mortgages, deeds of trust, and other collateral arrangements
Advise clients on all aspects of commercial real estate finance transactions, including acquisition, development, construction, refinancing, and permanent financing matters
Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and other financing-related documentation
Conduct and oversee due diligence reviews related to financing transactions, including title, survey, zoning, environmental, organizational, and collateral matters
Review title insurance commitments and policies, identify title-related risks, prepare title objection and clearance correspondence, and coordinate resolution of title issues
Structure and perfect security interests in real property, personal property, fixtures, equipment, tenant improvements, accounts, and other collateral
Advise clients regarding commercial leases, easements, deeds, deeds of trust, and other real estate-related agreements and instruments
Represent lenders and borrowers in loan modifications, workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, and other distressed asset matters
Provide strategic guidance on risk management, collateral protection, and regulatory compliance throughout the lending process

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Real Estate And Finance Associate

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Strong academic credentials
Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or ability to obtain admission as required

Job Responsibility

Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, and investors in commercial real estate transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related transactional documents
Manage and coordinate due diligence activities, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental review
Assist with transaction closings and post-closing matters
Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions
Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development initiatives, as appropriate

Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support commercial lending ...

Location

United States , Naperville

Salary:

45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hour

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active license to practice law and ability to perform attorney responsibilities in a services environment that requires careful attention to detail
Demonstrated experience handling commercial lending transactions on behalf of lenders, with a strong background in loan closings
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex loan documentation with careful attention to legal detail and business objectives
Strong understanding of due diligence review, including entity documents, collateral matters, title considerations, and lien priority analysis
Experience identifying transactional risk and advising on protections that support sound lending decisions
Knowledge of commercial lending, mortgage financing, mortgage lending, and small business or SBA-related lending matters
Excellent organizational, communication, and file management skills, with the ability to balance multiple active transactions effectively

Job Responsibility

Lead lender-side commercial loan closings from initial file review through funding, ensuring each transaction progresses efficiently and accurately
Prepare, revise, and negotiate core lending documents, including credit agreements, promissory notes, security instruments, guaranties, and related closing materials
Conduct legal due diligence by analyzing organizational records, authority documentation, title and survey matters, environmental reports, lien issues, and other transaction-related materials
Assess legal and structural concerns involving borrowers, collateral, and deal terms, and recommend practical solutions that reduce exposure while preserving the lender’s position
Oversee the closing process by maintaining detailed checklists, coordinating with internal and external parties, and confirming all conditions precedent are satisfied before disbursement
Review covenant and compliance provisions within financing arrangements to help ensure loan structures align with applicable requirements and risk standards
Communicate regularly with business partners, opposing counsel, and closing participants to resolve outstanding issues and keep transactions on schedule

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

Location

United States , Parsippany

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed attorney in good standing and eligible for in-house registration in the applicable jurisdiction
10+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally including a combination of major law firm and in-house experience
Significant experience negotiating sophisticated commercial and energy-related agreements
Experience supporting commodity trading, energy marketing, supply, logistics, or infrastructure-related businesses is strongly preferred
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks affecting energy markets, including FERC, CFTC, EPA, state utility commissions, and related regulatory bodies
Working knowledge of credit, bankruptcy, insolvency, and risk management concepts
Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills
Practical business judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Structure, draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial and energy-related agreements
Advise business teams on legal risks, transaction structures, and commercial strategies related to energy supply, trading, transportation, storage, and logistics activities
Negotiate and support physical and financial commodity transactions involving petroleum products, natural gas, power, environmental products, and related energy commodities
Draft and negotiate master trading agreements, credit support arrangements, transaction confirmations, and related commercial documentation
Review and negotiate transportation, pipeline, rail, marine, terminal, storage, throughput, lease, and confidentiality agreements
Provide guidance on compliance and regulatory matters involving federal and state energy regulations
Partner closely with commercial, supply, trading, risk management, credit, and compliance teams
Manage outside counsel and external advisors as needed
Represent the company in negotiations with customers, suppliers, service providers, counterparties, and governmental agencies
Support other commercial and regulatory initiatives as assigned

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

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