Senior Environmental Solicitor — Permitting & Compliance

Freeths; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeths LLP Planning and Environment Group in Bristol is seeking a qualified Environmental Solicitor (circa 6 yrs PQE) to work with Partner Ben Derrington. Ideal candidates may be based in Bristol, though strong applicants from other Freeths locations will be considered.

The role focuses on waste regulation, environmental permitting, and related environmental law matters, with opportunities to support corporate and real estate work within a leading UK firm.

Qualifications

• Six years PQE in environmental law or related field.
• Experience in waste regulation and environmental permitting.
• Real estate and corporate transactional support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise on waste regulation and complex end-of-waste matters.
• Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory defence.
• Support crisis and risk management in environmental matters.
• Collaborate with Freeths’ commercial and real estate teams.

Skills

Environmental law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Freeths LLP Planning and Environment Group in Bristol is seeking a qualified Environmental Solicitor (circa 6 yrs PQE) to work with Partner Ben Derrington. Ideal candidates may be based in Bristol, though strong applicants from other Freeths locations will be considered.

The role focuses on waste regulation, environmental permitting, and related environmental law matters, with opportunities to support corporate and real estate work within a leading UK firm.