Interim Environmental & Regulatory Attorney
Mlaglobal · mlaglobal.com
HoustonHybridSenior8+ yrs
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The job in short
Interim environmental and regulatory law.
Compliance
Details
- Found
- 10 d ago · posted 2026-10-17
- Location as listed
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Role
- Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s client has an immediate need for an Interim Environmental & Regulatory Attorney
Overview: Our client seeks a skilled, Interim Environmental & Regulatory Attorney for a 3-month assignment
Company: Our client is a well-respected Energy Company
Experience: Successful candidates will have at least 8 years of relevant experience
Location: Hybrid/on-site 3 days a week
Overview Our Client is seeking an interim attorney with environmental and regulatory law experience to support its Refining and Midstream businesses. This role will provide day-to-day legal counsel on environmental compliance, regulatory issues, enforcement matters, and agency interactions.
Key Responsibilities
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental and regulatory law, including experience supporting energy, refining, midstream, downstream, oil and gas, petrochemical, or similar industries.
• Experience with governmental agency interactions, enforcement resolution, environmental due diligence, and corporate or commercial transactions.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental and regulatory requirements, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, RCRA, OSHA, PHMSA, and related fuels or renewable fuels requirements.
• Familiarity with air emissions, industrial and hazardous waste, water quality, wetlands, endangered species, contaminated properties, PSM, RMP, and related reporting or registration matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, negotiation, collaboration, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, document comparison tools, and responsible use of AI-enabled legal technologies.
Required Experience
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school & Active law license in good standing
• Strong knowledge of environmental statutes such as:
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• CERCLA/Superfund
• RCRA
• OSHA
• PHMSA
• Other federal/state environmental regulations
Ideal Candidate:
• Practical, business-minded attorney with strong communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Experience leveraging technology and AI-enabled tools in legal practice
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
Job ID: 261529
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