An appointment at partner level on this brief turns on the portability of the practice, not on a headline number.

Senior lateral partner opportunity to lead and grow an established Energy & Environmental practice in Cincinnati. The role focuses on counseling clients across project development, transactional matters, and regulatory compliance in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team advising utilities, developers, and infrastructure owners on complex permitting, environmental due diligence, and project structuring. This is a leadership role with significant client-facing responsibility and business development expectations.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Established partner-level experience in energy and environmental law, with a track record on project, permitting, transactional, or regulatory matters
Proven business development and client-management skills
Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction or eligibility to transfer

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