Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Jefferson City, Missouri

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources General Counsel’s Office is seeking a full-time Legal Counsel in its Jefferson City office to support the department’s Division of Environmental Quality’s Air Pollution Control Program.

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members.
We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation.
We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. 
We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.



Job Number:  01-250818-01: Legal Counsel - 3DIR034


Company Name:  Missouri Department of Natural Resources


Issue-spotting, problem-solving, and providing advice and counsel to department team members regarding relevant Program matters, with primary emphasis on the federal Clean Air Act and the Missouri Air Conservation Law.
Interpreting and analyzing current and proposed state and federal statutes, regulations, and policies; drafting analyses and opinion memoranda for the supported program;
Representing the department in negotiations with regulated entities, cooperating agencies, vendors, and others;
Coordinating compliance assistance and enforcement matters, including working with the Attorney General’s Office on matters referred to that office for litigation;
Counseling department staff regarding Air Program matters and general legal matters.
The position will offer opportunities to practice in multiple areas of environmental law.

The department offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid bar dues and professional development, paid retirement (defined benefit), deferred compensation with employer match, and flexible spending accounts. The department is a qualified employer for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.



Interested Parties/How to Apply: 

Please visit our website at https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/naturalresources/index.html, click Apply, search Legal Counsel, select the position on the left side bar, and click Apply to Position. 


The department is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.