Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate

Birketts; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks an ambitious and proactive environmental lawyer to join their Planning and Environmental Team in Cambridge. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, provide high-level legal support, and contribute to the team's growth and client service excellence.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Profit share

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental law at a PQE level.
• Willingness to learn planning law.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning and environmental work.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent written communication

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Purpose of job

Birketts is recruiting for an ambitious, driven and forward-thinking environmental lawyer to join our growing Planning and Environmental Team on a permanent basis. The team operates across four offices and is expanding, so the ability to work across offices and travel is expected. Ideally, you would have a home office in Cambridge or Ipswich to facilitate supervision and a diverse workload.

You will provide professional, proactive, high-level legal support to a designated group of fee earners and the wider team. The role involves managing a varied caseload of planning and environmental work, primarily delivering high-quality environmental law advice to clients.

Experience in planning law and environmental law is beneficial. However, candidates with experience only in environmental law are welcome, and a willingness to learn planning law is essential.

Accountabilities

• Support the Planning and Environmental team in achieving growth and service excellence
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervise junior staff, and seek supervision from seniors
• Use software such as Microsoft Word and Excel to produce high-standard documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Become proficient in legal software like Hi Q, Expert Time Recording, and Compare Docs
• Prepare advice and documentation to meet client deadlines and standards
• Update clients on case progress as needed
• Proofread all work for accuracy and clarity
• Participate in business development activities for the team and firm

Candidate Profile

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, dynamic team working on high-quality property matters.

We are seeking:

• A qualified lawyer with experience in environmental law at a level appropriate for PQE
• A solicitor, barrister, or legal executive
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective liaising with colleagues at all levels and external contacts
• Discretion and professionalism
• A positive, team-oriented, proactive approach
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Professional Skills

• Uphold professional standards set by SRA
• Adhere to Birketts’ values and brand
• Deliver high-quality legal advice
• Ability to adapt to evolving environmental law, policy, and guidance
• Be responsive, collaborative, and meet billing targets

General Approach

• Show initiative and problem-solving skills
• Support colleagues and prioritize client needs
• Build effective working relationships internally and externally

Equal Opportunities

Birketts is committed to fair recruitment based on merit, without discrimination.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension scheme, profit share, life assurance, ESG day, enhanced parental leave, and flexible working options. We support a hybrid working model and are open to flexible, part-time roles.