Senior Environmental Lawyer

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter is hiring a Senior Environmental Lawyer to expand their national environmental practice. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in environmental law, possess strong technical skills, and demonstrate client care. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Attractive benefits package

Options for hybrid working

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in environmental law is essential.
• Strong technical expertise and attention to detail are required.
• Confident communicator with leadership potential.
• Organised, proactive, and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on environmental law issues.
• Support clients with regulatory compliance.
• Work on commercial transactions with environmental elements.
• Collaborate with various internal teams.
• Build client relationships and assist in business development.
• Mentor junior lawyers within the firm.

Skills

Advising on environmental law

Regulatory compliance

Commercial awareness

Client relationship building

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Environmental Lawyer
Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner
Location: Exeter

A top 100 law firm is expanding its national environmental practice and looking for a senior lawyer to help shape its future. Whether you're ready to step into partnership or seeking a Legal Director/Senior Associate role, this is a chance to lead, grow, and make an impact at a leading firm.

The role

• Advising on environmental law across public and private sectors
• Supporting clients on regulatory compliance, due diligence, and Environmental Information Regulation queries
• Working on commercial and corporate transactions with environmental elements
• Collaborating with planning, real estate, construction, and corporate teams
• Building client relationships and contributing to business development
• Mentoring junior lawyers

About you

• Qualified solicitor with 6+ years' experience in environmental law
• Strong technical expertise and attention to detail
• Commercially minded with excellent client care skills
• Confident communicator with leadership potential
• Organised, proactive, and collaborative

On offer is a market-leading salary with an attractive benefits package together with options of hybrid working.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.