Environmental Solicitor

About your new role Our Environmental team is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialist environmental law practices. Ranked by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, we advise many of the country's best-known businesses, public bodies, utilities, investors and infrastructure providers on complex environmental, sustainability and regulatory issues.We are looking for an ambitious environmental solicitor to join our growing national team.This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside market-leading environmental lawyers on a wide range of contentious, regulatory, advisory and project-based work. The role offers exposure to high-profile environmental matters across sectors including energy and utilities, waste and resources, manufacturing, infrastructure, transport and logistics, local government and real estate. Our team is known for combining technical excellence with commercially focused advice. We work at the forefront of environmental regulation, helping clients manage environmental risk, respond to incidents, navigate regulatory change and support major projects and transactions. The RoleYou will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of environmental matters, including:Advising clients on environmental compliance and regulatory obligationsSupporting clients in relation to Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, SEPA and local authority investigations and enforcement actionManaging environmental incidents, including pollution events, waste-related matters, emissions issues and permit breachesAdvising on environmental permitting, waste and resource regulation, contaminated land and water-related mattersAssisting with environmental due diligence and risk management for corporate transactions, projects and real estate mattersPreparing appeals, regulatory challenges and litigation mattersDrafting legal advice, submissions and client training materialsDeveloping strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiativesManaging a caseload of matters and assisting with client reporting, budgeting and financial performanceWhy Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to:Work with highly regarded environmental specialists recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500Advise on some of the most significant environmental incidents, enforcement matters and infrastructure projects in the UKDevelop expertise across environmental compliance, litigation, permitting, sustainability and ESG-related mattersWork with clients ranging from major corporates and utilities through to public sector bodies and emerging businessesBenefit from a supportive and collaborative national team environmentBuild your profile through client training, thought leadership, sector engagement and business development activityBe part of a team at the forefront of developments in environmental law, the circular economy, sustainability and the energy transitionThis list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the roleAbout YouAbout YouWe are looking for candidates who have:Qualified solicitor status with 3+ years' PQEExperience of environmental, regulatory, or public law mattersExcellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong organisational and time management skillsCommercial awareness and a genuine interest in environmental law and sustainability issuesExcellent communication and client relationship skillsA collaborative approach and a desire to contribute to a growing market-leading practiceDesirableExperience of environmental permitting and compliance mattersExperience of regulatory investigations, enforcement action or environmental litigationExperience advising clients in the energy, utilities, waste and resources, manufacturing or infrastructure sectorsIf you are looking to build your career within a leading environmental practice and work on some of the most interesting and challenging environmental matters in the market, we would be delighted to hear from you.PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | WeightmansThis link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter – work for WeightmansWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!All LocationsLeeds, Liverpool, ManchesterAll Locations is a required fieldPositionRegulatory CoreSalary Details:Dependant on experienceContract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time