Senior Environmental Lawyer - National Firm

IDEX Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Lawyer (7-14 PQE) to join its growing team. This role involves advising clients on complex regulatory matters and representing them in enforcement actions. The candidate should have experience in environmental law, working with corporate clients, and managing complex caseloads. Flexibility in location and contract type is offered, including fully remote options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7/8 years' PQE in environmental law, including regulatory and/or corporate support.
• Experience in defending environmental cases is highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate ability to manage complex caseloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in environmental prosecutions and enforcement actions.
• Support real estate and corporate clients on environmental aspects of transactions.
• Work on a variety of high-profile cases with top-tier clients.

Skills

Environmental law expertise

Regulatory compliance

Client representation

Job description

Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Lawyer (7-14 PQE) to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded Partner specialising in complex regulatory environmental matters.

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.
• 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 the contact email below.

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