Environmental Solicitor

Weightmans Llp; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Weightmans LLP is seeking an ambitious environmental solicitor to join our growing national team in Manchester. You will work with market-leading environmental lawyers on a broad range of contentious, regulatory, advisory and project-based matters across energy, utilities, waste, infrastructure and real estate sectors.

You will advise on regulatory obligations, environmental permitting, and risk management while developing client relationships and contributing to business development in a

Formación

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in environmental/regulatory/public law.
• Experience advising on environmental compliance and investigations.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Advising clients on environmental compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Supporting investigations and enforcement actions by Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, SEPA and local authorities.
• Managing environmental incidents, including pollution events and permit breaches.
• Advising on environmental permitting, waste and resource regulation, contaminated land and water matters.
• Assisting with environmental due diligence and risk management for corporate transactions, projects and real estate.
• Preparing appeals, regulatory challenges and litigation matters.
• Drafting legal submissions and client training materials.
• Developing client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Managing a caseload and assisting with client reporting and financial performance.

Conocimientos

Environmental law experience

Drafting skills

Regulatory/public law

Client relationship skills

Collaborative approach

Educación

Qualified solicitor with 3+ PQE

Descripción del empleo

About your new role

Our Environmental team is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialist environmental law practices. Ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, we advise many of the country's best-known businesses, public bodies, utilities, investors and infrastructure providers on complex environmental, sustainability and regulatory issues. We are looking for an ambitious environmental solicitor to join our growing national team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside market-leading environmental lawyers on a wide range of contentious, regulatory, advisory and project-based work. The role offers exposure to high-profile environmental matters across sectors including energy and utilities, waste and resources, manufacturing, infrastructure, transport and logistics, local government and real estate. Our team is known for combining technical excellence with commercially focused advice. We work at the forefront of environmental regulation, helping clients manage environmental risk, respond to incidents, navigate regulatory change and support major projects and transactions.

The Role

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of environmental matters, including:

• Advising clients on environmental compliance and regulatory obligations
• Supporting clients in relation to Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, SEPA and local authority investigations and enforcement action
• Managing environmental incidents, including pollution events, waste-related matters, emissions issues and permit breaches
• Advising on environmental permitting, waste and resource regulation, contaminated land and water-related matters
• Assisting with environmental due diligence and risk management for corporate transactions, projects and real-estate matters
• Preparing appeals, regulatory challenges and litigation matters
• Drafting legal advice, submissions and client training materials
• Developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives
• Managing a caseload of matters and assisting with client reporting, budgeting and financial performance

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

Why Join Us?

• Work with highly regarded environmental specialists recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500
• Advise on some of the most significant environmental incidents, enforcement matters and infrastructure projects in the UK
• Develop expertise across environmental compliance, litigation, permitting, sustainability and ESG-related matters
• Work with clients ranging from major corporates and utilities through to public sector bodies and emerging businesses
• Benefit from a supportive and collaborative national team environment
• Build your profile through client training, thought leadership, sector engagement and business development activity
• Be part of a team at the forefront of developments in environmental law, the circular economy, sustainability and the energy transition

About You

• Qualified solicitor status with 3+ years' PQE
• Experience of environmental, regulatory, or public law matters
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in environmental law and sustainability issues
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative approach and a desire to contribute to a growing market-leading practice

Desirable

• Experience of environmental permitting and compliance matters
• Experience of regulatory investigations, enforcement action or environmental litigation
• Experience advising clients in the energy, utilities, waste and resources, manufacturing or infrastructure sectors

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

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