Environmental Law Solicitor

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Belfast is seeking a qualified Environmental Law Solicitor to join their progressive team. The role involves advising clients on key environmental and planning matters while working on significant projects across Northern Ireland. The firm offers a highly competitive salary, excellent resources, and clear opportunities for professional development in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with interest in environmental law.
• Strong communication and drafting skills required.
• Proactive mindset and ability to manage multiple aspects.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on environmental law aspects.
• Working on transactions and projects in environmental law.
• Building strong client relationships for practical solutions.

Skills

Environmental Law

Planning Law

Regulatory Compliance

Strong Communication

Drafting Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Environmental Law Solicitor

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Salary: Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Are you a qualified Solicitor with an interest in Environmental Law, looking to join a leading and progressive law firm with an exceptional reputation? This is a rare opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking team that works on some of the most significant and high-profile environmental and planning matters in Northern Ireland.

The Firm

This highly regarded practice is recognised for its modern, collaborative culture and its commitment to providing high-quality legal services while maintaining staff wellbeing at the heart of its values. With state-of-the-art offices, innovative technology, and a supportive team environment, this is a place where ambitious solicitors can truly thrive and build a rewarding career.

The Team

The Environmental Law team advises a wide range of clients, including developers, investors, energy companies, local authorities, and public bodies. The team provides expert guidance across all areas of environmental and planning law, including:

• Regulatory compliance and permitting
• Environmental impact assessments
• Planning applications and appeals
• Renewable energy projects
• Waste management and environmental litigation

This is a chance to work closely with experienced lawyers on high-value, complex matters that are shaping the future of environmental and planning law across Northern Ireland.

The Role

• Advising clients on all aspects of environmental law, including planning, regulatory, and contentious matters.
• Working on a diverse caseload of transactions, projects, and advisory matters.
• Building strong client relationships and providing practical, commercial solutions.
• Collaborating with colleagues across other departments to deliver a seamless, high-quality service.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor
• Strong interest and/or experience in environmental, planning, or regulatory law.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• A proactive, commercial mindset with the ability to manage multiple matters effectively.
• Keen to develop your expertise and progress your career within a supportive, market-leading team.

What's on Offer

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package designed with staff wellbeing at its core.
• Exposure to significant, high-profile projects across Northern Ireland.
• A collaborative and modern working environment with excellent resources and technology.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
• The chance to work with and learn from respected leaders in environmental law.

For further information on this job, or any other Legal job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential chat today.

VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.