Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner

Legal Southwest; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Solicitor to join their dedicated team in Exeter. The role involves providing expert advice on environmental law, supporting clients with compliance issues, and managing files independently. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of relevant experience and a strong academic background. They will benefit from structured career development and work on high-profile projects within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in environmental law is required.
• Strong academic background with excellent technical legal skills.
• Ability to manage files independently and take ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on various environmental and legal matters.
• Support clients with regulatory and compliance issues.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for transactions.

Skills

Environmental law expertise

Client communication

File management

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Our clients Environmental team is part of the firm’s wider Planning and Environmental practice, working with a broad mix of clients across both the public and private sectors and collaborate closely with colleagues in the Public Sector, Real Estate, Construction, and Corporate teams. The team advises on all aspects of environmental law, both contentious and non-contentious.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on a wide range of environmental and legal matters.
• Support clients with regulatory and compliance issues.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Assist with Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests.
• Conduct environmental due diligence for corporate and commercial transactions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to marketing and business development activities.
• Manage files in line with Lexcel procedures.
• Take part in firm-wide and departmental training.
• Support and mentor junior legal team members where appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years’ experience in environmental law.
• Strong academic background and excellent technical legal skills.
• Ability to manage files independently and take ownership of work.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent client focus and communication abilities.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgment.
• Confidence and credibility in client interactions.
• A proactive, disciplined, and collaborative approach to work.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of environmental law within a growing and ambitious national team. You’ll benefit from structured career development, guidance from respected industry leaders, and the chance to work on high-profile, market-shaping projects—all within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

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