ESG -Environmental Lawyer 7-14yrs pqe

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Lawyer (7-14 PQE) to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex regulatory matters and support high-profile clients across various transactions. The position can be based in multiple locations or may accommodate fully remote work. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in environmental law and the ability to manage complex cases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7/8 years’ PQE in environmental law (regulatory and/or corporate support).
• Experience in defending environmental cases is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Acting on regulatory environmental defence work, advising and representing clients.
• Supporting major real estate and corporate clients on environmental aspects.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile matters with top-tier clients.

Skills

Regulatory environmental law

Advising clients in prosecutions

Managing complex caseloads

Job description

Overview

Senior Environmental Lawyer – Firm

UK-wide (London or remote)

7–14 PQE | Permanent or FTC

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Lawyer (7–14 PQE) to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded Partner specialising in complex regulatory environmental matters.

The Role

• Acting on regulatory environmental defence work, advising and representing clients in environmental prosecutions and enforcement actions.
• Supporting major real estate and corporate clients on the environmental aspects of transactions.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile matters with top-tier clients.
• Flexibility for permanent, interim, or fixed-term contract arrangements.

The Candidate

• Minimum 7/8 years’ PQE in environmental law (regulatory and/or corporate support).
• Experience in defending environmental cases is highly desirable.
• Corporate support experience with large real estate or corporate clients is beneficial.
• Must be a genuine environmental specialist – H&S regulatory experience is not relevant for this role.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads.

Location & Flexibility

• Can be based in any of the firm’s offices (London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield).
• Fully remote arrangements will also be considered.
• Open to senior candidates seeking short-term or contract roles.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental lawyer looking to take on a senior role at a leading practice, with the chance to shape a busy and high-profile practice area.

If you would like to be considered please send your CV to [e-mail]