546 Environmental Law jobs in the United States

• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to business units on all aspects of environmental law, policy, and compliance.
• Manage and oversee environmental litigation, enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings.
• Conduct thorough legal reviews for environmental permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate environmental provisions in contracts, merger and acquisition agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and training initiatives to mitigate environmental risks.
• Stay abreast of evolving environmental laws and regulations and advise on their impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, and government agencies.
• Perform comprehensive environmental due diligence for corporate transactions and real estate matters.
• Represent the company in administrative hearings and before regulatory bodies.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, or eligible for admission.
• Minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in environmental law, with a strong emphasis on energy and natural resources industries.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex environmental litigation and regulatory matters.
• In-depth knowledge of major federal environmental statutes and regulations.
• Excellent research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Experience in supervising junior attorneys and paralegals is a plus.
• Exceptional client service and communication abilities.

• Provide expert legal counsel on all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement corporate environmental compliance programs and policies.
• Manage and represent the company in environmental litigation, administrative hearings, and enforcement actions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex environmental legal issues.
• Advise on environmental due diligence for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies (EPA, state agencies) on permits, compliance plans, and enforcement matters.
• Oversee compliance with air emissions, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste, and chemical management regulations.
• Stay current on emerging environmental laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Train internal stakeholders on environmental legal requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and consultants as needed.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Alabama State Bar or eligibility for admission.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing environmental law, with at least 5 years in a senior corporate counsel or law firm partner role.
• Extensive knowledge of major environmental statutes such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA, and TSCA.
• Proven experience in environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, and transactional environmental law.
• Exceptional research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise and influence senior management.
• Experience in the manufacturing or technology sector is a plus.

• Provide expert legal counsel on all aspects of environmental law, policy, and compliance.
• Represent clients in enforcement actions, litigation, and transactional matters involving environmental issues.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on evolving environmental regulations and case law.
• Develop and implement legal strategies for clients facing environmental challenges.
• Draft, review, and negotiate environmental permits, agreements, and settlement documents.
• Advise clients on risk management, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead and mentor junior associates and legal staff within the environmental law practice group.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and emerging environmental trends affecting our clients.
• Engage with regulatory agencies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on environmental law topics to clients and industry groups.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar or eligibility for admission.
• A minimum of 10 years of dedicated experience in environmental law, with a significant portion focused on counseling and litigation.
• Demonstrated expertise in key environmental statutes and regulations.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex environmental legal cases and transactions.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience mentoring legal professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards of the legal profession.

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Coordinator with a proven background in RegTech and IDV to join our growing team at Programmers Force. In this role, you will support compliance and legal teams in managing documentation, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with contract management and legal documentation.
  
  
• Support compliance audits and reporting.
  
  

• Track regulatory updates and ensure documentation accuracy.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams on legal and compliance requirements.
  

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in legal, compliance, or administrative roles.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC/IDV regulations is a plus.
• Strong organizational and detail- skills.

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Coordinator with a proven background in RegTech and IDV to join our growing team at Programmers Force. In this role, you will support compliance and legal teams in managing documentation, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with contract management and legal documentation.
  
  
• Support compliance audits and reporting.
  
  

• Track regulatory updates and ensure documentation accuracy.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams on legal and compliance requirements.
  

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in legal, compliance, or administrative roles.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC/IDV regulations is a plus.
• Strong organizational and detail- skills.

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Coordinator with a proven background in RegTech and IDV to join our growing team at Programmers Force. In this role, you will support compliance and legal teams in managing documentation, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with contract management and legal documentation.
  
  
• Support compliance audits and reporting.
  
  

• Track regulatory updates and ensure documentation accuracy.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams on legal and compliance requirements.
  

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in legal, compliance, or administrative roles.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC/IDV regulations is a plus.
• Strong organizational and detail- skills.

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Legal Compliance

Job Code: 28919

Job Location: Camden NJ, Herndon VA, Northampton MA or Anaheim CA.

Schedule: 9/80 Every other Friday off

Job Description:

At L3Harris, integrity and ethical business practices are fundamental to our success. Our Anti-Corruption (AC) Program ensures that L3Harris, its employees, and third parties operate with transparency and in strict compliance with Anti-Corruption laws in every country where we do business. The AC Program promotes adherence to our zero-tolerance policy on bribery, kickbacks, and improper influence, setting a high bar for ethical responsibility in the global aerospace and defense industry.

Reporting to the Segment Anti-Corruption Officer (SACO) for the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) Segment, the Lead, Legal Compliance will play a strategic role in ensuring AC compliance within the Maritime sector. As the sector's primary Anti-Corruption Advisor (ACA) and Due Diligence Professional (DDP), you will be responsible for deploying, executing, and monitoring the AC Program, including due diligence on third-party representatives, risk mitigation plans, audits, and controls. This critical role will have strong visibility with internal and external stakeholders and will directly contribute to aligning corporate compliance practices with business priorities.

The Lead, Legal Compliance:

• Actively participates in discussions with business development and other sector stakeholders as needed to advise on compliance policy, procedures and risks identified in the involvement of third parties to enable business strategies and market priorities.
• Engages with sales Consultants, Distributors and Representatives (CDRs) and other third parties for performance of due diligence as required by L3Harris policy, while prioritizing files in accordance with business strategies.
• Supports investigation, assessment and risk mitigation of red flags identified during due diligence or as may arise during the relationship with the third parties.
• Drafts complex agreements for the engagement of CDRs, while working along with SACO, Legal Counsel and/or Contracts as needed to ensure strong risk mitigating provisions while addressing business requirements.
• Develops and deploys specialized Anti-Corruption training for sector stakeholders aiming at enhancing program awareness and compliance.
• Reviews high risk payments prior to issuance, including review of eligible commission, to ensure payments are made in accordance with the agreements and that proper due diligence has been conducted on the proposed recipient.
• Reviews requests to provide business courtesies to third parties or request to accept business courtesies offered to L3Harris employees, which includes assessment of applicable laws and policies, review of business rationale, identify red flags and coordinate as needed with SACO and CHQ Anti-Corruption.
• Support internal and external audits as it relates to the AC program, CDRs and/or business courtesies.
• In collaboration with functional leaders within sector and divisions, lead the implementation of local AC processes and AC controls listed in L3Harris' Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework; as well as the remediation plans when control failures are identified through Internal Audit or compliance testing.
• Provides quarterly certification of AC compliance in the Management Representation Letter for designated divisions and oversees the preparation of quarterly Anti-Corruption Data Reports, as applicable under AC ICFR framework.

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience in legal compliance including performance of third-party due diligence.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Strong business acumen with a well-developed compliance mindset
• Experience in agreement drafting, including the ability to translate business needs and risk mitigation plans into contractual provisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Excellent attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and willingness to take initiative; self-starter who is organized and able to work without close supervision; proven agility in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities to meet deadlines
• Good organizational, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Articulate, able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including company leadership
• Ability to analyze large quantities of information to prepare reports
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and responsibility
• Demonstrated experience understanding complex policy and procedural requirements; ability to identify, evaluate and propose solutions where necessary

• May have broad knowledge of project management.
• Foreign language would be an asset
• Prior exposure to financial controls, and auditing would be an asset

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Coordinator with a proven background in RegTech and IDV to join our growing team at Programmers Force. In this role, you will support compliance and legal teams in managing documentation, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with contract management and legal documentation.
• Support compliance audits and reporting.
• Track regulatory updates and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal teams on legal and compliance requirements.

• 24 years of experience in legal, compliance, or administrative roles.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC/IDV regulations is a plus.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.