Environmental Solicitor — Compliance, Permitting & Litigation

Weightmans Llp; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Weightmans LLP's Environmental team in the UK is seeking a solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join our leading practice. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of environmental matters, including compliance, regulatory investigations, permitting, and due diligence for corporate transactions and real estate projects.

You will advise major clients across energy, utilities, waste and infrastructure, build strong client relationships, contribute to business development,

Qualificações

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE.
• Experience in environmental, regulatory, or public law matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Commercial awareness and interest in environmental law and sustainability.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Collaborative approach and contribution to market-leading practice.

Responsabilidades

• Advise clients on environmental compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Support investigations and enforcement actions by authorities.
• Manage environmental incidents and permit breaches.
• Advise on permitting, waste, water and land matters.
• Assist with due diligence and risk management for transactions.
• Prepare appeals, regulatory challenges and litigation.
• Draft legal advice, submissions and training materials.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to BD.
• Manage a caseload and assist with reporting and budgeting.

Conhecimentos

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Client relations

Collaboration

Formação

Solicitor qualification with 3+ PQE

Ferramentas

None

Descrição da vaga

Weightmans LLP's Environmental team in the UK is seeking a solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join our leading practice. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of environmental matters, including compliance, regulatory investigations, permitting, and due diligence for corporate transactions and real estate projects.

You will advise major clients across energy, utilities, waste and infrastructure, build strong client relationships, contribute to business development,