Lawyer - Environment and Planning

WILLIAM FRY LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

William Fry LLP in Dublin seeks a Senior Associate to join the Environment and Planning Unit within Dispute Resolution. You will handle client engagements, prepare complex planning and environmental advice, and contribute to high-stakes litigation strategy.

The role suits an experienced lawyer with 4–6 PQE in environment and planning, strong drafting skills, and a commercial, deadline-driven approach.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years relevant post-qualification experience in environment and planning matters.
• Strong academic background.
• Strong technical and drafting skills with good eye for detail.
• Commercially focused with excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communicator with a strong work ethic and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interact directly with clients and assist with preparation of complex advice.
• Work on high-stakes, complex litigation in the planning and environmental sphere.

Skills

Strong academic background

PQE in environment/planning

Drafting skills

Commercially focused

Organisational skills

Strong communicator

Resilience/work ethic

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Role: Senior Associate (Environment and Planning)

Reporting to: Environment and Planning Partner

About us

This is an opportunity for an experienced and ambitious lawyer to join our growing Environment and Planning Unit within our Dispute Resolution Department. Our team is recognised as a market leader and is consistently ranked as a tier 1 practice by leading legal directories. This hugely experienced team has advised on some of the most significant strategic projects and developments in the country. This role will suit a proactive lawyer who wishes to have genuine responsibility for interacting directly with clients, assisting with the preparation of complex advice and working on high-stakes, complex litigation in the planning and environmental sphere.

About you

• You have a strong academic background
• You have 4 to 6 years relevant post-qualification experience to include a high level of involvement in environment and planning matters
• You have strong technical and drafting skills and a good eye for detail
• You are commercially focused
• You have excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure that deadlines are consistently met
• You are a strong communicator
• You have a strong work ethic, a flexible approach to work and the willingness and resilience to work in a fast-paced environment

William Fry

William Fry LLP is one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, San Francisco, and New York. We have over 310 legal and tax professionals and over 460 staff. Our client-focused service combines technical excellence with commercial awareness and a practical, constructive approach to business issues. We advise leading domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and government organizations.

William Fry is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and building an inclusive culture which harnesses the unique perspectives and skills of our people to deliver award winning innovative solutions to our clients. We are proud to be accredited as Investors in Diversity by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.