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About the Role

Seeking an Environmental Lawyer to support a large industrial client with end-of-life asset portfolio matters, including environmental remediation, well abandonment, site cleanup, site restoration, and legacy environmental liabilities. The role focuses on U.S. upstream and downstream matters, with potential for international expansion. Requires a remediation-focused environmental lawyer with significant hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

Advising internal site-management teams and outside counsel on environmental liability, cleanup strategy, remediation actions, and responses to environmental agencies.
Providing legal guidance on asset retirement and environmental remediation matters involving CERCLA, RCRA, and applicable state cleanup requirements.
Supporting end-of-life portfolio matters, including wells, site cleanup, site restoration, and legacy environmental liabilities.
Engaging with environmental regulatory agencies and advising on agency responses and remediation requirements.
Managing environmental legal issues related to U.S. upstream and downstream assets.

Requirements

8+ years of experience practicing environmental law, with a focus on remediation and asset retirement.
Hands-on remediation experience and the ability to handle matters with little to no training.
Strong knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, and state cleanup requirements.
Proven experience advising on environmental liability, cleanup strategy, and remediation actions.
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

Experience with underground storage tanks and gas-station cleanups.
Experience with well abandonment and site restoration.
Experience handling environmental matters in California, New Mexico, Texas, and/or Washington.

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years

Education Level

Juris Doctor degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$104,500-325,000 per year

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays and PTO
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities and tools

About the Company

Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry for over 25 years, serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with a blend of legal talent and AI tools.
Delivers innovative solutions combining top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs.
Empowers legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers.
Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC.
Enables legal departments to drive efficiency and growth with best-in-class alternative legal services.

Equal Opportunity

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.