Environmental Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter seeks a Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner to join their Planning and Environmental team. This role involves advising on environmental law and requires a qualified solicitor with at least 6 years of experience. The firm supports hybrid working and offers structured career development, mentorship, and a flexible benefits package.

Benefits

Structured career development

Mentorship from industry leaders

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing initiatives and support

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in environmental law.
• Strong academic background and technical legal expertise.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently.
• Highly organised and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on environmental law and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting commercial and corporate transactions with environmental due diligence.
• Handling Environmental Information Regulation queries.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Client service and relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner - Environmental -Exeter- 6+ years PQE

Location: Exeter (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 to £120,000

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be assisting a nationally recognised law firm in their search for a senior environmental law specialist to join their expanding Planning and Environmental team. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of the firm's environmental offering across the UK, working alongside a highly regarded lead partner and contributing to a growing national practice.

The Role

This strategic role offers a broad and stimulating caseload across both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on environmental law and regulatory compliance
• Supporting commercial and corporate transactions with environmental due diligence
• Handling Environmental Information Regulation queries
• Collaborating with colleagues across Public Sector, Real Estate, Construction, and Corporate teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Leading marketing and business development initiatives
• Managing files in compliance with Lexcel procedures
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training
• Mentoring junior legal staff and secretaries

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Minimum 6 years' experience in environmental law
• Strong academic background and technical legal expertise
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently
• Excellent client service and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Natural credibility in client-facing situations
• Highly organised and methodical approach
• Outstanding communication skills across all platforms

Working Arrangements

This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work between home and one of the firm's regional offices.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Structured career development and promotion pathways
• Mentorship from industry leaders
• Inclusive and respectful working culture
• Flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing initiatives and support
• Opportunities to work on market-defining projects

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

[e-mail]
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Olivia Reed | LinkedIn

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*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.*