Environmental Managing Associate (5+PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational law firm seeks an Environmental Managing Associate (5+ PQE) for its Glasgow office. The role promises exceptional work with top clients and a clear path to Partnership. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude, contributing to high-caliber environmental matters.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Excellent career development opportunities

Generous salary and benefits package

Additional protections and well-being measures

Qualifications

• Environmental Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Proactive and eager to develop professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with clients.
• Innovative, value-adding mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a spectrum of environmental issues for blue-chip companies and public bodies.
• Handle compliance, governance, regulatory investigations, and project support.
• Collaborate closely with national colleagues on varied high-quality environmental matters.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Motivation

Innovative Mindset

Education

Qualified Lawyer (5+ PQE)

Job description

Environmental Managing Associate (5+ PQE)

This top 25 firm has a well-established national Environmental team, highly rated by the Legal 500.

The firm seeks an Environmental Managing Associate (5+ PQE) to join their vibrant Glasgow office.

Join their Scotland team and benefit from exceptional work, market-leading remuneration, and a short pathway to Partnership with this prestigious international firm.

Firm

This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across various sectors. It holds numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, along with many ranked individuals and rising stars. The firm is renowned for its legal talent, quality of work, staff development, and inclusive culture.

Despite its size, notable growth, and strong profits, staff report a friendly and warm working environment with management that genuinely cares for employees. The firm has received awards for outstanding work quality and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employees can expect exposure to top-quality international and UK clients and support from leading UK legal talents. The culture is innovative and dynamic, balanced by a friendly, collaborative office environment.

Role

In this high-performing Environment team, you will work on some of the highest-quality environmental matters in the country, collaborating closely with national colleagues. Your work will be varied, advising on a spectrum of environmental issues across sectors and clients, including blue-chip companies, public bodies, and innovative startups. Responsibilities include compliance, governance, regulatory investigations, climate change, incident response, project support, enforcement, and product development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a leading legal firm at a senior level, handling high-caliber, business-critical work, with prospects for Partnership and career advancement.

Ideal Candidate

• A talented Environmental Lawyer with 5+ years of PQE
• Motivated and eager to develop professionally
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication with clients and colleagues
• Proactive, innovative, and value-adding mindset

What's on Offer

• Join a prestigious team at a top 25 firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
• Flexible working culture
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Generous salary and benefits package
• Additional protections, well-being measures, and favorable leave entitlements