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Houston, TX · On-site

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How much do environmental attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental attorney in Spring, TX is $112,048.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,600.00 and $132,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an environmental attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, and deep knowledge of environmental law and regulations. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), environmental compliance systems, and relevant certifications such as LEED or environmental law specialization is often beneficial. Outstanding negotiation, analytical thinking, and persuasive communication skills help in advocating for clients and navigating complex regulatory frameworks. These skills are crucial for effectively representing clients, ensuring compliance, and driving positive environmental outcomes in legal contexts.

What is an environmental attorney?

Environmental Attorneys are legal professionals who specialize in laws and regulations related to the environment. They advise clients, represent organizations, and may work for government agencies to ensure compliance with environmental laws. Their work often involves cases related to pollution, land use, natural resource management, and environmental policy. Environmental Attorneys play a key role in both preventing and addressing environmental harm through litigation, advocacy, and policy work.

What are some common challenges environmental attorneys face when working with regulatory agencies?

Environmental Attorneys often encounter challenges such as navigating complex and evolving environmental regulations, coordinating with multiple federal and state agencies, and managing tight deadlines for compliance. Building productive relationships with regulatory bodies requires strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of both legal frameworks and scientific concepts. Additionally, Environmental Attorneys must balance the interests of clients with the need to ensure adherence to environmental laws, which can involve negotiating settlements or advocating for policy changes.

What does an environmental attorney do?

Environmental law includes a wide range of issues pertaining to the use and protection of the natural environment, such as water and air quality, species protection, land management, and alternative energy sources. Environmental attorneys work for private firms or government agencies and handle cases within these areas. As an environmental attorney, you need to follow all rules and regulations that may affect your company or the government agency you work for. Sustainability is a growing field, with new legislation being regularly produced, so the demand for environmental attorneys is expected to increase.

What is the difference between Environmental Attorney vs Environmental Lawyer?

AspectEnvironmental AttorneyEnvironmental Lawyer
CredentialsJurisdiction-specific law degree, bar admissionJurisdiction-specific law degree, bar admission
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, government agencies, corporate legal departmentsLegal firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments
Industry UsageCommonly used in legal contexts, official titlesOften used interchangeably, less formal

Environmental Attorney and Environmental Lawyer are often used interchangeably, both requiring law degrees and bar admission. The main difference is that 'Attorney' is a formal legal title, while 'Lawyer' is more general. Both work in similar environments and industries, focusing on environmental law issues for clients or organizations.

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Counsel - Environmental & Regulatory

Phillips 66

Houston, TX • On-site

$175K - $214K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Phillips 66 rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 86 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future
The Counsel - Environmental & Regulatory will report to the Managing Counsel - Environmental & Regulatory and will use their knowledge and experience in environmental and regulatory law to provide legal advice and counsel to Refining and Midstream facilities, and to assist and support the research, reporting, management, and handling of legal matters in the Environmental & Regulatory practice group of a large, publicly-traded, integrated midstream and downstream energy company.
What You'll Do
  • Providing day-to-day advice and counsel to Midstream and Refining facilities on environmental and regulatory issues, compliance counseling, and enforcement resolution.
  • Providing advice and counsel to the business on all aspects of agency regulatory development and oversight.
  • Conducting legal research (federal and state equivalents) on Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, Endangered Species Act, Oil Pollution Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Solid Waste Disposal Act, and OSHA and PHMSA requirements.
  • Investigating facts underlying environmental/regulatory matters, including PSM, RMP, and Fuels/Renewable Fuels registration, for drafting and preparing responses to governmental agencies.
  • Maintaining past and current reportable matters for quarterly SEC Reporting of Legal Proceedings.
  • Working with HSE and External Reporting in completing and submitting RCRA and UST financial assurance filings to various states and federal environmental agencies.
  • Staying abreast of trends and developments in environmental and regulatory regulations, case law, and settlements within the industry.

What You'll Bring - Required
  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
  • Active license in good standing to practice law in Texas or other U.S. state
  • 5 or more years of experience and general knowledge of environmental and regulatory law, terminology, and clauses associated with energy industry
  • Working knowledge of a sufficient number of the following: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, Renewable Fuel registration, Endangered Species Act, Oil Pollution Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, RCRA, Solid Waste Disposal Act, OSHA, or PHMSA

What Makes You Stand Out-Preferred
  • Experience with compliance counseling, advising on environmental matters in corporate and commercial transactions, due diligence, and interactions with applicable regulatory agencies. Subject-matter familiarity should include air emissions, industrial and hazardous waste, water quality, wetlands, endangered species, contaminated properties and other state and federal environmental regulatory requirements
  • Experience in oil & gas, refining, energy, or petrochemical industries a plus
  • Excellent technology skills using Microsoft Office Products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and document comparison software
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools and technologies responsibly and effectively to improve work quality, speed, and decision-making
  • Strong individual initiative, discipline and commitment to superior performance, customer service, and continuous improvement
  • Superior negotiation, presentation, collaboration and diplomacy skills with excellent judgment and discretion
  • Ability to manage and prioritize assignments effectively which may be broad in scope and complexity and which requires collaborative work with a team of experienced lawyers, as well as employees in different departments and/or with varying degrees of seniority
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and function independently without extensive supervision
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply company policies, procedures, and industry practices

Compensation Range
This position has a base salary range of $175,500- $214,500.
At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
  • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
  • 8% 401k company match
  • Cash Balance Account pension
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
  • Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
  • 9/80 and 19/30 schedule options + 1 Flex remote day per week

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 07/31/2026.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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