Trueline
Trueline is seeking an
Environmental & Real Estate Counsel
to join our Boston team. This is a specialized, "plug-and-play" professional track role designed for an experienced attorney seeking a sophisticated practice with a flexible, part-time schedule. You will work within a tight-knit group that delivers boutique-style development and high-level strategic counsel within a large-firm platform. The Role & Structure
Unlike a traditional associate track, this position is a
Professional Track (off-partner track)
role. Capacity:
Approximately 50–60% FTE (roughly 975 – 1,170 billable hours annually). Compensation:
$175 – $200 per hour, with discretionary bonuses reviewed annually based on performance. Focus:
Providing high-level, independent support on complex environmental permitting, land use strategy, and real estate transactions. What You’ll Do
Strategic Counsel:
Provide expert guidance on Massachusetts environmental law, including permitting, land use/zoning, and environmental risk/liability in major real estate and business transactions. Regulatory Oversight:
Lead clients (developers, industrial/manufacturing entities, utilities, and energy providers) through regulatory compliance, agency enforcement, CERCLA, RCRA, and other state/federal matters. Transactional Leadership:
Support or lead real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and development/construction agreements. Collaborative Execution:
Work directly with clients in a lean structure (typically a partner plus 2–3 associates), providing senior-level oversight and mentorship. Must Haves
Experience:
10 to 20+ years of dedicated experience in environmental and real estate law. Expertise:
A "plug-and-play" skill set with a proven track record handling RCRA, CERCLA, enforcement actions, and complex MA permitting/land use frameworks. Transactional Proficiency:
Deep experience in real estate development, leasing, and acquisitions/dispositions. Credentials:
Juris Doctor and active admission to the Massachusetts Bar. Nice to Haves
Portable Business:
While not required for this part-time role, a portable book of business is welcomed if the candidate desires a higher volume of work. Industry Depth:
Experience representing clients in life sciences, tech, or infrastructure. Background:
Prior experience at an Am Law 200 or specialized boutique firm. This Role Offers
Sophisticated Flexibility:
The opportunity to work on high-stakes, global-platform matters with a manageable, part-time hourly commitment. Mentorship:
Serve as a senior resource and mentor within a respected litigation and transactional practice. Culture:
A deep value on collaboration and an inclusive environment aligned with managing complex legal challenges across life sciences, technology, and crisis management.
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Environmental & Real Estate Counsel
to join our Boston team. This is a specialized, "plug-and-play" professional track role designed for an experienced attorney seeking a sophisticated practice with a flexible, part-time schedule. You will work within a tight-knit group that delivers boutique-style development and high-level strategic counsel within a large-firm platform. The Role & Structure
Unlike a traditional associate track, this position is a
Professional Track (off-partner track)
role. Capacity:
Approximately 50–60% FTE (roughly 975 – 1,170 billable hours annually). Compensation:
$175 – $200 per hour, with discretionary bonuses reviewed annually based on performance. Focus:
Providing high-level, independent support on complex environmental permitting, land use strategy, and real estate transactions. What You’ll Do
Strategic Counsel:
Provide expert guidance on Massachusetts environmental law, including permitting, land use/zoning, and environmental risk/liability in major real estate and business transactions. Regulatory Oversight:
Lead clients (developers, industrial/manufacturing entities, utilities, and energy providers) through regulatory compliance, agency enforcement, CERCLA, RCRA, and other state/federal matters. Transactional Leadership:
Support or lead real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and development/construction agreements. Collaborative Execution:
Work directly with clients in a lean structure (typically a partner plus 2–3 associates), providing senior-level oversight and mentorship. Must Haves
Experience:
10 to 20+ years of dedicated experience in environmental and real estate law. Expertise:
A "plug-and-play" skill set with a proven track record handling RCRA, CERCLA, enforcement actions, and complex MA permitting/land use frameworks. Transactional Proficiency:
Deep experience in real estate development, leasing, and acquisitions/dispositions. Credentials:
Juris Doctor and active admission to the Massachusetts Bar. Nice to Haves
Portable Business:
While not required for this part-time role, a portable book of business is welcomed if the candidate desires a higher volume of work. Industry Depth:
Experience representing clients in life sciences, tech, or infrastructure. Background:
Prior experience at an Am Law 200 or specialized boutique firm. This Role Offers
Sophisticated Flexibility:
The opportunity to work on high-stakes, global-platform matters with a manageable, part-time hourly commitment. Mentorship:
Serve as a senior resource and mentor within a respected litigation and transactional practice. Culture:
A deep value on collaboration and an inclusive environment aligned with managing complex legal challenges across life sciences, technology, and crisis management.
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