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Environmental & Real Estate Counsel Jobs in Boston, MA at Trueline Talent

Title: Environmental & Real Estate Counsel

Company: Trueline Talent

Location: Boston, MA

Trueline’s client, a respected and lean national firm with a standout litigation and regulatory platform, is seeking a Part-Time Environmental and Real Estate Counsel to join its Boston-based team. This is an opportunity for a seasoned attorney to work with a nimble, collaborative group on complex land use and environmental matters at a flexible schedule and without the demands of the partnership track.

What You’ll Do as the Environmental and Real Estate Counsel:

  • Provide strategic advice on Massachusetts environmental regulations, including permitting, compliance, and enforcement

  • Guide clients through local and state land use and zoning processes

  • Assess and manage environmental risks in real estate and corporate transactions

  • Support real estate deals involving acquisitions, dispositions, development, and leasing

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to developers, energy clients, utilities, manufacturers, and other stakeholders on high-impact environmental matters

Must-Haves as the Environmental and Real Estate Counsel:

  • JD and admission to the Massachusetts Bar (or willingness to become admitted)

  • 10 to 20+ years of legal experience, ideally from an AMLaw or comparable firm environment

  • Deep knowledge of Massachusetts land use, zoning, and environmental laws (e.g., Chapter 91, MEPA, Wetlands Protection Act)

  • Comfort operating independently with limited oversight in a lean team setting

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to interact directly with clients

Nice-to-Haves as the Environmental and Real Estate Counsel:

  • Background handling RCRA, CERCLA, or enforcement actions

  • Experience negotiating real estate transactions or construction contracts

  • Familiarity with energy infrastructure permitting or brownfield redevelopment

Our Client Offers:

  • Part-time, hourly position at approximately 50-60% FTE (targeting 975-1170 hours/year)

  • Competitive hourly rate between $175-$200/hour

  • Discretionary performance-based bonus, reviewed annually

  • Flexible hybrid schedule (in-office Tues-Thurs, remote Mon/Fri)

  • Engaged and supportive colleagues with a real path to influence and impact

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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