Environmental Attorney Jobs in Maine
Environmental attorney jobs in Maine draw consistent demand from a market shaped by the state's extensive coastline, working forests, and active land-use regulatory environment, with openings at every level from staff counsel to senior partner. Portland and Augusta anchor most of the hiring, followed by Bangor, where firms like Bernstein Shur, the Maine Attorney General's Office, and large paper and energy companies maintain in-house legal teams. The most in-demand specialties are Clean Water Act compliance, land use permitting, and environmental enforcement work tied to Maine's Department of Environmental Protection. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Maine Medical Center
Management/Leadership
Req #: 83796
Summary
Provides daily supervision of up to 35 employees to perform the responsibilities of providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Associate degree preferred.
- Experience: Approximately one to two years' progressively more responsible related work experience desirable.
- Ability to prepare reports by utilizing hospital and department computertized software program.
- Interpersonal skills necessary for the effective leadership of assigned personnel and in order to interact with a variety of personnel throughout the Hospital.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact todd.nevins@mainehealth.org
Description
Maine Medical Center
Management/Leadership
Req #: 83796
Summary
Provides daily supervision of up to 35 employees to perform the responsibilities of providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Associate degree preferred.
- Experience: Approximately one to two years' progressively more responsible related work experience desirable.
- Ability to prepare reports by utilizing hospital and department computertized software program.
- Interpersonal skills necessary for the effective leadership of assigned personnel and in order to interact with a variety of personnel throughout the Hospital.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact todd.nevins@mainehealth.org
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental attorney jobs across Maine.
- Active Maine bar admission or eligibility for admission in Maine required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
- Experience with Maine DEP permitting, LUPC, or federal environmental statutes preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory compliance matters and agency proceedings
- Strong legal research, writing, and client communication skills required
- Familiarity with Clean Water Act, CERCLA, or state hazardous waste laws preferred
Environmental Attorney Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental attorney in Maine?
Becoming an environmental attorney in Maine requires passing the Maine Bar Examination and being admitted to practice by the Maine Board of Bar Examiners, following completion of a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Candidates who are already licensed in another state may seek admission by motion. Specializing in environmental law typically involves coursework or clinic work in land use, natural resources, or regulatory law, followed by experience at a firm, government agency, or nonprofit doing Maine-specific environmental work.
Which companies hire environmental attorneys in Maine?
Maine environmental attorney roles are posted by MaineHealth, State of Maine, and WSP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Maine's mix of large law firms, state agencies, forest products companies, and energy developers means environmental attorneys find openings across both private practice and in-house roles.
Which Maine cities have the most environmental attorney jobs?
Portland, Maine, and Augusta have the most environmental attorney openings in Maine. Portland drives volume as the state's commercial and legal hub, Augusta draws roles tied to state government and regulatory agencies, and Bangor serves as a regional center for forest products, energy, and land use work in northern Maine.
Are there remote environmental attorney jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely transactional legal fields, since environmental attorney work often involves site visits, agency hearings, and in-person client meetings. About 83% of environmental attorney openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in roles focused on regulatory research, compliance writing, and federal permitting where physical presence is not required.
How can I get hired as a environmental attorney in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a clerkship or staff attorney position at the Maine Attorney General's Natural Resources Division, which regularly brings on newer attorneys for enforcement and permitting support work. Law graduates can also look for associate roles at firms like Bernstein Shur or Preti Flaherty that handle environmental and land use matters, or pursue positions with Maine-based nonprofits focused on conservation law. Passing the Maine bar, completing an environmental law clinic, and building a writing sample tied to Maine regulatory issues all strengthen a candidacy with no prior experience.
Where can I find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings from law firms, state agencies, and in-house legal departments. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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