Planning and Enviro Solicitor, Top Belfast Firm

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Belfast is seeking a Solicitor to join a team handling planning applications in Northern Ireland. This role offers competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for career development. Candidates with a keen interest in planning & environmental law are encouraged to apply. An ideal fit would possess a strong academic background and an eagerness to learn.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience or exposure to planning & environmental work is ideal.
• Strong academics, can-do attitude, and a genuine desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Join a team responsible for handling planning applications within Northern Ireland.

Skills

Planning & Environmental law

Strong academics

Can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

This impressive legal client has recently been praised for placing great value on staff retention and a supportive working culture. The firm is keen to attract applications from Solicitors wishing to advance their career within Planning & Environmental law. With the support of a well-established team and a leading presence in the legal market, you will join a team responsible for handling the vast majority of all major planning applications within Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Join a team responsible for handling the vast majority of all major planning applications within Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have some previous experience or exposure to planning & environmental work, which may be part of your training contract or recent post-qualification experience. Alternatively, the firm is happy to consider individuals keen on transitioning into this area of law.
• Strong academics, a can-do attitude, and a genuine desire will all be considered.

Benefits and Career Development

Salary will be extremely competitive. In addition to financial reward, the firm offers a benefits package and bonus scheme that is very attractive. If you are ambitious and keen on career development, there will be a clear career path for the right person to progress.

How to Apply

If this role sounds right for you, please send an updated CV through the link or contact Alan Braithwaite for an honest and confidential discussion. Visit Abacus Careers for other opportunities and view the 2025 Salary Guide. Abacus has been hiring top legal talent for 20 years and has helped shape the careers of thousands of legal and finance professionals since 2003.