Mid-level Associate (Environmental, ESG, Energy and EHS Corporate Transactions, Americas M&A)

White & Case • NY

76d • $310,000 - $390,000

About The Position

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Requirements

• J.D., LL.M., or U.S. equivalent in law plus at least 3 years of professional experience as an Attorney, Associate, Law Clerk, or related occupation providing legal advice to corporate clients regarding mergers & acquisitions at an international law firm.
• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 3 years of professional experience in the environmental sector, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, and NEPA.
• 3 years of professional experience managing environmental due diligence processes, including drafting due diligence memoranda and leading environmental due diligence calls.
• 3 years of professional experience on financing within the oil and gas transactions and energy sectors, focusing on environmental aspects of project development.
• 3 years of professional experience in the environmental, health, and safety legal sector.
• 3 years of professional experience monitoring, interpreting, and analyzing industry M&A trends, regulatory changes, and financials.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) matters, energy and energy transition projects, and environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory compliance issues.
• Conduct transaction-specific due diligence of environmental liabilities in various transaction structures, including mergers and acquisitions (private equity and corporate), traditional and sustainability-linked financings, real estate deals, and public offerings.
• Research, draft, and negotiate environmental provisions and environmental disclosures for transaction and financing agreements and regulatory filings.
• Analyze environmental impact assessments and prepare deal-related documents required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and similar state laws.
• Assist domestic and international clients on environmental, energy, and environmental, health & safety related considerations arising from corporate establishment, registration, governance, and liquidation.
• Research and advise clients on environmental regulatory requirements, including compliance with permits for air, water, waste, and hazardous materials under key regulations.
• Present findings on federal and state laws and proposed regulations related to environmental aspects of transactions.
• Support the planning, execution, and completion of M&A transactions with focus on value, risk management, quality, and timing, particularly concerning environmental matters.
• Analyze corporate health and environmental liabilities of businesses prior to acquisition by clients.
• Provide analyses based on civil law and common law legal systems including Canadian, LATAM and French-speaking African regions.
• Conduct internal team discussions and allocate workstreams to junior associates at outset of matters.
• Coordinate with environmental engineers and consultants on domestic transactions.

Benefits

• Salary: $310,000-$390,000 per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees