Lateral Partner, Energy & Environmental — New York

A lateral partner hire on this brief turns on what actually moves with you, more than on any single number.

Leading national law firm is seeking a lateral partner to grow and lead its energy and environmental practice from the New York office. The role combines transactional work, regulatory counsel, and infrastructure-related matters across the energy sector.

The partner will be expected to bring significant client relationships, originate new business, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project development, permitting, compliance, and dispute prevention. The role offers leadership responsibility for team growth and client strategy in a major U.S. market.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Established track record originating and managing energy and infrastructure matters
• Experience advising on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and project development
• Admission to the New York bar or eligibility to transfer admission

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is still worth a conversation — these mandates flex around the right practice.