Legal Domain Expert – Environmental & Natural Resources Law (USA)

Legal Domain Expert – Environmental & Natural Resources Law (USA)

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced U.S. Legal Domain Experts specialising in Environmental & Natural Resources Law to support legal research, analysis, and evaluation activities involving U.S. federal and state environmental and natural resources laws.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations, natural resources legislation, regulatory frameworks, and legal research methodologies, with the ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide accurate, well-supported legal responses.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed legal research on U.S. Environmental & Natural Resources Law.
• Analyse federal and state environmental statutes, regulations, case law, and administrative decisions.
• Research and interpret laws relating to environmental protection, natural resources, land use, conservation, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate legal questions and provide clear, accurate, and well-reasoned responses.
• Identify and reference relevant statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, agency guidance, and other authoritative legal sources.
• Review legal scenarios and assess applicable environmental and natural resources laws.
• Analyse regulatory requirements issued by relevant U.S. federal and state agencies.
• Assist with legal content evaluation, annotation, classification, and quality assessment.
• Identify jurisdiction-specific differences and explain how applicable laws may vary across U.S. states.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, consistency, and legal reasoning across assigned tasks.

Relevant Practice Areas

Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following:

• Environmental Law
• Natural Resources Law
• Environmental Regulation & Compliance
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Endangered Species Act
• National Historic Preservation Act
• Federal land and resource management
• Water Rights & Water Resources Law
• Public Lands & Land Management
• Mining & Mineral Resources Law
• Oil & Gas / Energy-related Environmental Law
• Wildlife & Conservation Law
• Pollution Control & Environmental Enforcement
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Hazardous Materials & Waste Regulation
• Climate Change & Environmental Regulation
• State and local environmental regulations

Candidate Requirements

• Licensed Attorney in the United States with relevant experience in Environmental & Natural Resources Law.
• Alternatively, candidates may be JD/LL.M. graduates, senior legal researchers, or experienced paralegals with substantial expertise in the relevant domain, where applicable.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal environmental laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience conducting authoritative legal research using primary legal sources.
• Strong analytical, legal reasoning, and written communication skills.
• Ability to distinguish between federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with legal research databases and online legal resources.

Jurisdiction Requirement

Candidates must have professional experience with U.S. jurisdictions and should be able to demonstrate expertise in the environmental and natural resources laws applicable to the jurisdiction(s) in which they are licensed or have substantial professional experience.

Candidates with experience across multiple U.S. states and/or federal environmental law will be preferred.

Engagement Details

• Domain: Legal
• Specialisation: Environmental & Natural Resources Law
• Geography: United States
• Engagement: Project-based / Part-time
• Experience: 3+ years preferred
• Work Mode: Remote
• Availability: Flexible, based on project requirements

Preferred Background

• Environmental Law Attorney
• Natural Resources Attorney
• Environmental Compliance Counsel
• Regulatory Attorney
• Environmental Legal Researcher
• Natural Resources Legal Researcher
• Environmental Law Professor / Academic
• Senior Paralegal specialising in Environmental Law
• JD / LL.M. professional with relevant environmental law expertise

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for professionals who can research, interpret, and explain U.S. Environmental & Natural Resources Law accurately, while supporting their analysis with reliable primary legal authorities and jurisdiction-specific sources.