Legal Director - Environment

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Leeds seeks a motivated Legal Director with over 6 years of PQE in environmental law. The role involves advising on compliance and governance, supporting innovative sustainable practices, and providing counsel on high-profile projects. This position offers a clear pathway to Partnership, a market-leading salary, and a flexible, inclusive culture that prioritizes work-life balance. Join a high-performing team and advance your career in this prestigious setting.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Career development opportunities

Flexible working culture

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of PQE in environmental law.
• Ability to deliver value to clients.
• Drive to progress your career and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance and governance in environmental matters.
• Provide expertise on climate change adaptation and planning.
• Support project planning and regulatory investigations.
• Engage in product development for sustainable practices.

Skills

Expertise in environmental law

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and innovative mindset

Job description

Legal Director - Environment (6+ PQE)

Join a Top 25 international law firm with a Legal 500-rated Environmental team in their modern Leeds office. This is a unique opportunity to work on exceptional cases, earn market-leading remuneration, and benefit from a clear pathway to Partnership.

The Firm

This prestigious multinational firm is synonymous with excellence, boasting numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, top Chambers & Partners accolades, and a host of highly rated individuals and rising stars. Known for its forward‑thinking approach, the firm is celebrated for :

• Top-quality work across a wide range of sectors, from energy to consumer goods.
• A strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative working culture.
• Its reputation as a leader in fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

Despite its size and global reach, the firm maintains a welcoming, supportive environment. Employees enjoy working with some of the UK's finest legal talent while receiving extensive support to progress their careers. The firm has also earned recognition for its focus on work‑life balance, flexible working practices, and positive, people‑centred management.

The Role

As part of this high‑performing Environmental team, you will handle some of the most varied and high‑profile work in the country, advising clients across a diverse spectrum of sectors. The team works with household‑name blue‑chip companies, innovative scale‑ups, and major public bodies, addressing critical matters in industries such as energy, transport, digital, retail, consumer goods, and utilities.

Key responsibilities include :

• Advising on compliance, governance, and investment strategies, ensuring clients meet regulatory and ethical standards.
• Providing expertise on climate change adaptation, planning, and incident response to help clients navigate an evolving environmental landscape.
• Supporting project planning, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and other business‑critical initiatives.
• Engaging in product development and supporting innovation in sustainable practices.

This is a rare opportunity to take on meaningful, business‑critical work in an award‑winning team and position yourself for Partnership.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a motivated and talented Environmental lawyer with :

• 6+ years of PQE in environmental law.
• A proactive, innovative mindset and the ability to deliver value to clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A drive to progress your career and contribute to the success of the team.

What’s on Offer

This role offers a fantastic platform to advance your career with one of the UK's leading law firms :

• Exposure to top‑tier clients and high‑value, impactful work.
• A clear, transparent pathway to Partnership.
• First‑rate career development opportunities with ongoing support.
• A flexible and inclusive working culture that prioritises work‑life balance.
• Market‑leading salary and an excellent benefits package.