Environmental & Regulatory

Actis Recruitment; Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Liverpool, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Greater Manchester is looking for an experienced Environmental Lawyer with over 5 years of PQE. The role offers a collaborative environment and a strong portfolio of clients, focusing on regulatory matters. Benefits include competitive remuneration and a flexible working schedule, along with a vibrant culture and numerous CSR activities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive benefits package

Social and sporting activities

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced environmental solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Ability to manage corporate defence and negotiations effectively.
• Experience in advisory work across energy and waste sectors.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious regulatory issues including prosecutions.
• Provide advisory services on environmental standards.
• Lead projects on renewable energy and contaminated land.

Skills

Contentious Regulatory

Advisory & Sector Standards

Projects & Transactions

Education

5+ years PQE in Environmental Law

Job description

Overview

We're assisting a highly regarded, Legal 100 firm looking to appoint an Environmental Lawyer. This is a popular and sought-after place to work. It is renowned for its more sensible work-life balance compared to many of its competitors whilst still attracting prestigious clients and excellent quality instructions. We continually receive excellent feedback as to the vibrant, inclusive culture and the approachable and effective leadership team.

The firm enjoys an enviable reputation for its expertise and market leading position in the Environment and Regulatory sectors.

Role

To bolster the team and to cater for strategic planning, a new opportunity has arisen for an experienced environmental solicitor to play an integral role. The nature of the role requires not less than 5yrs + PQE. You will form part of a cohesive team, which is retained by an impressive portfolio of clients, and also works closely with other colleagues on corporate, construction and real estate.

Responsibilities

• Contentious Regulatory – corporate defence, prosecutions and negotiation of sanctions.
• Advisory & Sector Standards – across energy, waste, chemicals etc.
• Projects & Transactions – including landfill, renewable energy and contaminated land.

Remuneration & Benefits

To attract and retain high calibre lawyers, the firm has in place excellent remuneration packages including an extensive and flexible benefits package. Agile and flexible working has been well established for many years with this firm and will continue moving forwards.

You will also find a wide programme of CSR, pro-bono and charitable activities as well as a busy calendar of social, leisure and sporting activities.

About the Firm

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

Note: References to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.

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