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Birketts

Cambridge, United Kingdom

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24.06.2025

08.08.2025

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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.