Description
JOB POSTING
Position Title: Staff Attorney for Oil, Gas, and Petrochemicals Program
Location: Texas or Louisiana preferred
Date Posted: March 12, 2026
BACKGROUND ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT
The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is America’s environmental watchdog. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting public health and our natural world by holding polluters and government agencies accountable under the law. We advocate for tough but fair environmental standards and empower communities fighting for clean air and water.
Our team of lawyers, analysts, communications staff, and engineers provide support to communities fighting David vs. Goliath battles against some of the biggest polluters in the U.S. We sue not only corporations that don’t follow the law, but also federal and state agencies when they fail to do their jobs protecting the environment.
POSITION OVERVIEW
EIP is accepting applications for an Attorney at the Staff level to join our team working to hold industrial polluters and federal and state agencies accountable for compliance with the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Working with EIP’s team of lawyers, analysts and engineers, the Staff Attorney will work to reduce air and water pollution from industrial sources through federal and state administrative permitting and rulemaking processes. EIP works across the United States, but this position will have a special focus on industrial sources located in Texas and Louisiana. The position will ideally be based in Texas or Louisiana and may require occasional travel in these states or to other locations within the United States. Applicants that are not located in Texas or Louisiana but are willing to seek admission to the Texas or Louisiana bar will be considered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, analyze, and execute legal strategies to reduce air and water pollution.
- Perform a range of litigation and legal tasks to support administrative advocacy and litigation efforts, including: legal research; drafting comments, complaints, motions, and briefs; and oral advocacy.
- Work with internal and external experts to develop the factual, technical, and scientific bases to support EIP’s advocacy efforts.
- Represent EIP and other organizations in federal and state litigation, administrative proceedings, and public meetings.
- Manage client relationships and work effectively within coalitions.
- Work with EIP’s communications and research teams to develop and execute communications strategies and reports.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- An active bar membership in good standing in Texas or Louisiana (or a willingness to apply for admission to one of these bars within six months of accepting the job).
- 3+ years of legal experience and experience in environmental and/or administrative law for a Staff Attorney.
- Clean Air Act and/or Clean Water Act experience.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, organizational, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for protecting public health and the environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
- Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with members of communities directly impacted by pollution.
- Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
COMPENSATION
EIP offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. For this position, the salary range is $80,000 - $105,000 at the Staff Attorney level.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EIP is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Click here to submit an application online. EIP will accept applications until April 30, 2026.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- An active bar membership in good standing in Texas or Louisiana (or a willingness to apply for admission to one of these bars within six months of accepting the job).
- 3+ years of legal experience and experience in environmental and/or administrative law for a Staff Attorney.
- Clean Air Act and/or Clean Water Act experience.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, organizational, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for protecting public health and the environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
- Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to working with members of communities directly impacted by pollution.
- Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
