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Established law firm seeking a lateral partner to lead and grow its Energy and Environmental practice in Chattanooga. The role will focus on advising energy-sector clients and managing regulatory, permitting, and transactional matters across state and federal regimes.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, supervise associates, develop client relationships, and contribute to practice development across the region. The firm is open to candidates nationwide.

Portable book of business of $1.5M+ (USD)
Partner-level experience in energy and/or environmental law with a proven record of originating and managing client matters
Strong regulatory, permitting, and transactional experience relevant to the energy sector
Demonstrated leadership and business development skills; ability to mentor junior lawyers

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