Environmental Lawyer

BCL Legal

  • London
  • £100,000-130,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
This is a standout opportunity to join a highly regarded Planning & Environment practice, working alongside leading specialists on complex, high-profile matters across the UK.The Opportunity:This firm's Environmental Law team is widely recognised for its strength and depth, advising clients at the highest level on the full spectrum of environmental regulation. Acting for major corporates, developers, utilities, public sector organisations and regulators, the team delivers pragmatic and commercially focused solutions to some of the most challenging issues in the sector.With ongoing growth and client demand, the team is looking to appoint an Environmental Lawyer to play a key role in supporting its thriving practice. You will work closely with a highly ranked Partner who is recognised in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for their expertise in environmental law. This offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career alongside one of the sector's leading practitioners.The Role will involve advising across a wide range of environmental law matters, including:- Waste regulation, including complex end-of-waste matters.
- Environmental permitting for waste and energy operations, including defence of enforcement actions.
- Pollution incidents, contaminated land, water resources, climate change law and environmental information.
- Risk management, compliance and regulatory defence, often working alongside the firm's specialist Regulatory team.
- Real estate and corporate transactional support, advising on environmental aspects of major deals.This is a genuinely varied role, offering the chance to advise on cutting-edge projects in sectors such as clean energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, housebuilding, and commercial development.Candidate Requirements:- At least 4 years' PQE in environmental law, gained in a recognised law firm or in-house team.
- Experience advising on environmental permitting, contaminated land, waste and emissions, regulatory compliance, and criminal defence matters.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with a genuine interest in supporting clients across the full breadth of environmental regulation.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative national team.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm that truly invests in its people. You will benefit from:- Direct exposure to high-quality, complex and high-profile work.
- Close mentorship from a highly ranked Partner and access to a supportive, ambitious and friendly team.
- A clear platform for career progression, with opportunities to develop your profile in a growing national practice.
- A flexible and collaborative working environment, with hybrid working options.Please apply below or contact us in confidence to discuss this opportunity further.BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.CompanyAbout BCL Legal Private PracticeFounded in 2003, BCL Legal Recruitment has grown to become the UK's most established specialist legal recruitment agency. Our dedicated consultant team also now cover the Scotland, Ireland and New York market.
  • We are 100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for law firms across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
  • Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.
  • True experts in our field, with over 12,500 lawyers placed across the UK since 2003.
  • Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and firms that we assist in great detail.
To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we're working on, please contact us for a confidential chat.Company info Website Telephone 01618197475 Location Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
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