Land & Infrastructure Attorney- Baton Rouge, LA - The UpTeam Consultants

We are a team of alternative legal service providers, and are seeking a dynamic attorney to join our team! We specialize in supporting large infrastructure projects through a unique combination of legal expertise, land rights acquisition, grant management, and cutting-edge technology. Our integrated approach enables us to proactively address critical challenges facing local communities, such as resiliency, energy transition, flood mitigation, coastal protection, and economic development.

We are looking for an attorney eager to apply their legal knowledge as part of a collaborative team effort to solve complex problems. You will work alongside two licensed attorneys, as well as land specialists, grant managers, GIS specialists, and computer programmers. This position will undoubtedly introduce you to a very new way of serving clients in many different industries.

Position will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Regulatory compliance and appeals support to local governments participating in disaster recovery and mitigation grant projects

• Real estate and property law research in support of large-scale infrastructure projects

• Permitting and regulatory compliance support to large scale infrastructure projects

• Grant management and technical support on new IIJA grant programs

• Legal research and technical support for custom GIS development projects

• Legal, business and market analysis in support of special project ventures

Qualifications:

• Licensed Attorney (Louisiana Bar)

• 2 - 4 years of legal experience preferred, though all levels of experience are welcome to apply

• Data management experience is preferred

• Meticulous with details

• Familiarity with federal grants or a strong interest in regulatory compliance is a plus

• Business management and/or project management experience is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Information

Job Type: Full-time

Days: M-F

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (On-Site)

Compensation: $35.00 - $60.00 (DOE)

Benefits: Health Insurance 401K

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The UpTeam Consultants to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.