Environmental (Regulatory/Compliance) Managing Associate

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Involvement in complex issues

Job summary

A national law firm is looking for an experienced Environmental Solicitor to join their Bristol office. The role involves advising on complex environmental matters, including permitting, waste regulation, and climate change law. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a track record in environmental law. The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression in a growing field.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in environmental/regulatory law preferred.
• Strong track record in compliance and permitting work.
• Experience with regulatory investigations desired.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to advise public and private sector clients

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental permitting and compliance.
• Handle waste regulation and end-of-waste issues.
• Manage crisis and risk, including enforcement defense.
• Support transactional work on real estate and corporate deals with environmental input
• Lead on regulatory investigations and enforcement defence when required

Skills

Environmental permitting and compliance

Waste regulation

Contaminated land

Pollution incidents

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

6+ PQE in environmental/regulatory law

Job description

Environmental (Regulatory/Compliance) Managing Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott are instructed by this national firm who boast a thriving Planning & Environment team which brings together planning lawyers, environmental specialists and consultants, offering clients a truly integrated service across all development sectors. Known for clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice, they support projects from inception through to advocacy, covering everything from planning strategy to regulatory defence.

The team's expertise spans environmental permitting, biodiversity and natural environment law, contaminated land, waste and water regulation, sustainability, climate change and the circular economy. They work closely with colleagues in corporate, commercial and real estate, advising a wide range of clients including major developers, manufacturers, utilities, minerals operators, public sector bodies and regulators.

The role
Our client are looking for an experienced Environmental Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join their growing team in their Bristol office.
You can expect to advise on high-value, complex matters including:

• Environmental permitting and compliance
• Waste regulation and end-of-waste issues
• Contaminated land, emissions and pollution incidents
• Water resources and climate change law
• Crisis and risk management, including enforcement defence
• Transactional support on real estate and corporate deals

About you

• Ideally 6+ years PQE in environmental/regulatory law but those with less PQE are still encouraged to apply if you have demonstrated experience and technical expertise in environmental/regulatory matters
• Strong track record in compliance, permitting, waste, pollution and contaminated land work
• Experience of regulatory investigations and enforcement defence desirable
• Commercial awareness with the ability to advise both public and private sector clients
• Proactive, enthusiastic and collaborative with excellent communication skills

Why join?

• Be part of a market-recognised, ambitious and supportive team
• Work on complex, cutting-edge environmental issues across a broad client base
• Opportunities to lead on major matters and develop your profile in this growing field
• A role that combines technical challenge with career progression and client exposure

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*