Attorney (Environmental)

Joining McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 170 attorneys and 350 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries.

At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you’ll feel at home at McNees.

As an Attorney at McNees, you’ll be an integral part of our team, working on meaningful matters and building strong client relationships. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Case Management: Take ownership of matters from start to finish, including regulatory compliance, permitting strategies, and enforcement defense.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research on federal and state environmental laws to support client strategies and risk mitigation.
• Document Drafting: Draft and review permit applications, agency submissions, compliance plans, agreements, and related environmental documentation.
• Client Development: Leverage an existing portable book of business and cultivate new client relationships through proactive business development efforts.
• Client Communication: Serve as a trusted advisor by maintaining consistent, strategic communications with clients regarding regulatory changes and compliance obligations.
• Negotiation & Advocacy: Represent clients in negotiations with regulators and stakeholders, and in administrative proceedings when necessary.
• Collaboration: Partner with colleagues across the firm, including energy, corporate, and real estate practices, to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Compliance & Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, including adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies.
• Financial Responsibility: Support client billing, manage collections, and contribute to the financial success of your matters and practice.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with environmental regulations and industry developments while completing all required CLE obligations.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental law experience, with a strong focus on air quality permitting.
• Demonstrated experience advising clients on complex environmental regulatory matters, including federal and state compliance.
• Established client relationships and a portable book of business.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, driven, and detail-oriented professional.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law.

Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government.

Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).

McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation. McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.