Counsel / Senior Counsel (Environmental Law)

Location: Findlay, Ohio, with additional locations in Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; and San Antonio, Texas. The role requires a current license to practice law in a U.S. state and continued employment is conditioned upon obtaining and maintaining membership in Ohio or another State Bar.

Salary: $141,300–$243,800 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global Corporation is an energy industry company focused on operating facilities and managing environmental, safety, security, and product-quality matters.

What you will do

• Provide primary legal support to operating business units on environmental and regulatory matters.
• Advise on federal, state, and local environmental laws affecting facilities and daily operations.
• Support environmental permitting for new projects and conduct environmental due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Interact with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and collaborate with internal stakeholders and legal colleagues.
• Develop compliance programs, presentations, and training for company leaders and employees.
• Research environmental law and policy, develop advocacy positions, and provide subject-matter guidance on legislative and regulatory matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Current license to practice law in a U.S. state and good standing; Ohio or another State Bar membership must be maintained during employment.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Subject-matter expertise in one or more areas of environmental law.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, drafting, communication, and legal-risk management skills.
• Ability to provide independent counsel, manage multiple matters, and explain complex legal subjects to others.

Nice to have

• Experience with hazardous-material transportation laws and regulations, including FMCSA, FRA, and PHMSA requirements.
• Experience with OSHA and process or personal safety regulations.
• Experience with Clean Water Act compliance, including NPDES, Section 401/404, and SPCC plans.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with opportunities to contribute ideas and diverse perspectives.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Educational reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.