Environmental Lawyer

BCL Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in London is seeking an experienced Environmental Lawyer to join its prestigious Planning & Environment practice. The role involves advising on complex environmental law matters, including waste regulation, compliance, and corporate transactional support. Candidates with 4+ years PQE, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach are encouraged to apply. A supportive and flexible working environment is offered.

Benefits

Clear platform for career progression

Close mentorship from a highly ranked Partner

Flexible and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ PQE in environmental law from a recognized law firm.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and criminal defense.
• Proactive approach with a genuine interest in environmental regulation.

Responsibilities

• Advising on waste regulation and environmental permitting.
• Managing risks and compliance for major corporate transactions.
• Supporting clients in complex environmental law matters.

Skills

Advising on environmental regulation

Environmental permitting

Strong communication skills

Client relationship-building

Education

Qualified Lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE

Job description

Environmental Lawyer | Leading UK Law Firm | London

This is a standout opportunity to join a highly regarded Planning & Environment practice, working alongside leading specialists on complex, high-profile matters across the UK.

The Opportunity:

This firm's Environmental Law team is widely recognised for its strength and depth, advising clients at the highest level on the full spectrum of environmental regulation. Acting for major corporates, developers, utilities, public sector organisations and regulators, the team delivers pragmatic and commercially focused solutions to some of the most challenging issues in the sector.

With ongoing growth and client demand, the team is looking to appoint an Environmental Lawyer to play a key role in supporting its thriving practice. You will work closely with a highly ranked Partner who is recognised in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for their expertise in environmental law. This offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career alongside one of the sector's leading practitioners.

The Role will involve advising across a wide range of environmental law matters, including:

- Waste regulation, including complex end-of-waste matters.
- Environmental permitting for waste and energy operations, including defence of enforcement actions.
- Pollution incidents, contaminated land, water resources, climate change law and environmental information.
- Risk management, compliance and regulatory defence, often working alongside the firm's specialist Regulatory team.
- Real estate and corporate transactional support, advising on environmental aspects of major deals.

This is a genuinely varied role, offering the chance to advise on cutting-edge projects in sectors such as clean energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, housebuilding, and commercial development.

Candidate Requirements:

- At least 4 years' PQE in environmental law, gained in a recognised law firm or in-house team.
- Experience advising on environmental permitting, contaminated land, waste and emissions, regulatory compliance, and criminal defence matters.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a genuine interest in supporting clients across the full breadth of environmental regulation.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative national team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm that truly invests in its people. You will benefit from:

- Direct exposure to high-quality, complex and high-profile work.
- Close mentorship from a highly ranked Partner and access to a supportive, ambitious and friendly team.
- A clear platform for career progression, with opportunities to develop your profile in a growing national practice.
- A flexible and collaborative working environment, with hybrid working options.

Please apply below or contact us in confidence to discuss this opportunity further.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.