Senior Environment & Planning Solicitor – Water Utilities

Water; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann, Ireland's national water utility, seeks a senior solicitor/barrister to provide in-house legal advice across environmental, planning, land, and project matters. You will support the Chief Legal Officer, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead the Environmental, Land & Projects Legal function.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years PQE in water or utilities sectors, with strong dispute resolution skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments while managing complex negotiations and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 6 years’ post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal advice on environmental, planning, land, and project matters.
• Advise on water services legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements; support dispute resolution.
• Lead and guide the Environmental, Land & Projects Legal function and coordinate with other Legal teams.

Skills

Legal expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Uisce Éireann, Ireland's national water utility, seeks a senior solicitor/barrister to provide in-house legal advice across environmental, planning, land, and project matters. You will support the Chief Legal Officer, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead the Environmental, Land & Projects Legal function.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years PQE in water or utilities sectors, with strong dispute resolution skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments while managing complex negotiations and