Environmental & Real Estate Counsel

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.