Environmental & Planning Lawyer - Brighton

Energy Vault; Worthing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Environmental & Planning Lawyer to provide strategic legal support on major capital and infrastructure programmes. This role involves advising on high-impact environmental and regulatory issues critical to long-term transformation, ensuring project delivery while managing legal risks effectively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in environmental and planning law.
• Strong legal drafting, advisory, and risk management skills.
• Clear communicator who simplifies complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, timely legal advice on environmental, planning, and regulatory issues.
• Draft complex legal documents and lead negotiations where required.
• Identify legal risks and implement practical solutions.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Advisory Skills

Risk Management

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

We’re looking for a qualifiedEnvironmental & Planning Lawyerto provide strategic legal support on a range of majorcapital, operational, and infrastructure programmesincluding future investment cycles.

This role offers the chance to advise on high-impact environmental, regulatory, and planning issues that are critical to long-term transformation and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide clear, timely legal advice onenvironmental, planning and regulatoryissues
• Support project delivery acrosscapital programmes and operational functions
• Identify legal risks and help implementpractical, commercial solutions
• Draft complex legal documents andlead negotiationswhere required
• Monitor legal developments and assess potential business impact

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive
• 3+ years PQEinenvironmental and planning law
• Strong legal drafting, advisory, and risk management skills
• Clear communicator with the ability to explain complex legal matters simply
• Commercially aware and confident working cross-functionally

If you’re looking for a long-term career where you can make a real difference, apply today!!!