Natural Capital Solicitor in Ross on Wye

We are looking for a Natural Capital Solicitor to join the Planning and Environment team in our Ross-on-Wye, Lydney or Bristol office. This is a newly created role, in a fascinating and fast-growing area of law, working with developers and landowners on environmental improvements and land regeneration. This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced solicitor with a strong interest in this area of law.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Advising developers and landowners on matters such as natural capital, biodiversity enhancements and environmental improvements.
• Providing a first-class service to clients through effective handling of client files.
• Drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Keeping up with environmental legislation such as Climate Change Act or Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations.
• Providing a proactive and constructive input into the team’s strategy, and assist with developing further the firm’s understanding and knowledge of the natural capital sector.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar role (Natural Capital/Environmental Solicitor) or a genuine interest in this emerging area of law.
• Dexterity in legal practice as our work encompasses both advisory and transactional elements.
• Exceptional work ethic, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure when faced with several projects at a time.
• Good business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Location and working hours:

This is a hybrid role, and you can be based in our Ross-on-Wye, Lydney or Bristol office. There will be the opportunity for you to work with other fee earners within the team based at our other offices. It’s a full-time position, 35 hours per week. We will consider applications from candidates looking for part-time positions.

About the team:

Thrings has established itself as a leading provider of legal services in the Natural Capital sector, working closely with land managers, farmers, developers, and operators on delivering exciting new environmental projects and accessing new natural capital markets. The firm has been at the vanguard of these new markets and helping SMEs ensure that they optimise the returns on their environmental projects. Our clients are constantly working up innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges and require sophisticated and commercially astute legal solutions. As the new natural capital markets develop at pace, we are advising clients on landscape recovery projects, new concepts for nature-based greenhouse gas removals, nationally significant nutrient mitigation schemes, and major projects across the country for enhancing biodiversity for mandatory BNG and voluntary biodiversity markets. Our team is growing and we are looking for applications from candidates with a strong interest in this area.

About us:

By joining Thrings you are joining a supportive and inclusive firm. We offer a great working environment, with hot desking available when you’re in the office and plenty of social/networking events to get involved with. We’re extremely proud of the relationship we have with our clients and referrers and are seen as their trusted legal partner.

What we can offer:

In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive a competitive salary and a variety of benefits for joining Thrings. These can be tailored around the requirements for you and your family including Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health checks and much more. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the experience to join our team then we look forward to hearing from you!