Senior Environmental Lawyer - National Firm

IDEX Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Lawyer to manage complex cases and advise top-tier clients in environmental law, with options for flexible working arrangements, including fully remote roles. This position is ideal for candidates with substantial experience in environmental law looking for a significant career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7/8 years' PQE in environmental law.
• Experience in defending environmental cases is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in environmental prosecutions.
• Support major real estate clients on environmental aspects.
• Work on high-profile matters with top-tier clients.

Skills

Environmental law expertise

Independent case management

Experience with corporate clients

Defending environmental cases

Job description

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 national 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]

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