Environmental Solicitor

Job Description

We have a market leading environment team undertaking a diverse range of cutting edge work in a range of sectors for a range of clients some of whom are household names. The work of the team covers three broad areas(i) advisory work on a range of topics waste duty of care, end of waste, MEES, REACH, (ii) transactional work in relation to real estate, corporate and infrastructure projectsthe sale of landfill sites, the closure and sale of permitted facilities, large scale renewable and other energy projects,and the sale and purchase of regulated facilities, (iii) contentious work in relation to both investigations and enforcement by regulators, as well as third party claims toocriminal prosecutions for environmental offences, the negotiation of civil sanctions,third party claims relating to environmental incidents and issues. The team also frequently deliver training for clients on a range of topics, write regular client updates and provide comment to the environmental press.The team is engaged in a number of sectorbodies and organisationsUKELA, IEMA, CIWM.The Regulatory Department which the Environment Team sits within is very diverse, offering a broad range of expert advice to organisations and individuals facing Health & Safety, criminal and other regulatory prosecutions. The department also advises Trustsand organisations on issues ranging from best interest decisions to DPA requests and inquests, as well as healthcare professionals facing possible criminal and professional regulatory sanctions.Thesuccessfulwill provide advice and support across broad client sectors on environmental incidents, litigation and compliance.Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide advice to a broad range of clients on their environmental risks, responsibilities and compliance requirements
• To ensure you maintain an up to date knowledge of environmental legal developments
• Assist with business development initiatives including training and networking
• Work in accordance with Weightmans values and procedures
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role About You

• An experienced environmental lawyer circa 5 years PQE + or equivalent
• Ability to work independently
• Experience of supporting and developing junior team members
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets

Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britains Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved recordrankings in Chambers UK.The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.Work for a firm where people matterwork for Weightmans.As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)
• Agile / working from homeincluding provision of home office equipment*
• Healthcare cover/ Medicash
• Pension plan
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Interest free travel loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offers & discounts
• Great reward and recognition scheme

*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Advisor can confirm.Please note

• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitmentteam.

• We are open to part time/job share applicants.