Job description
A top-ranked UK law firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Solicitor (6+ years PQE) to join their nationally recognised Planning & Environment team. This role can be offered with 100% remote working and as a fixed-term contract (FTC) or short-term legal assignment.
About the Role:
You'll advise on high-quality environmental law matters across sectors such as real estate, energy, infrastructure, waste, and manufacturing. Working closely with a Chambers and Legal 500-ranked Partner, your work will include:
- Environmental permitting and compliance
- Waste law and end-of-waste matters
- Contaminated land, water pollution, and emissions
- Environmental support for corporate and real estate transactions
- Regulatory investigations and environmental defence
- Climate change law and sustainability issues
- Crisis and risk management for environmental incidents
What We Offer:
- Remote working opportunities (UK-based) or can be based at one of the UK offices
- Open to Fixed-Term Contracts (FTC) and short-term legal contracts
- A supportive and highly regarded legal team
- Complex, high-profile environmental and planning work
Ideal Candidate:
- UK-qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE
- Strong background in environmental law, regulation, waste permitting, waste law, or contaminated land (preferable)
- Experience advising on corporate and real estate transactions (preferable)
- Comfortable with client-facing work and cross-team collaboration
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