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Birketts
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
24.06.2025
Expiry Date:
08.08.2025
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Job Description:
Purpose of job
Birketts is recruiting for an ambitious, driven and forward-thinking environmental lawyer to join our growing Planning and Environmental Team on a permanent basis. The team operates across four offices and is expanding, so the ability to work across offices and travel is expected. Ideally, you would have a home office in Cambridge or Ipswich to facilitate supervision and a diverse workload.
You will provide professional, proactive, high-level legal support to a designated group of fee earners and the wider team. The role involves managing a varied caseload of planning and environmental work, primarily delivering high-quality environmental law advice to clients.
Experience in planning law and environmental law is beneficial. However, candidates with experience only in environmental law are welcome, and a willingness to learn planning law is essential.
Accountabilities
* Support the Planning and Environmental team in achieving growth and service excellence
* Collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervise junior staff, and seek supervision from seniors
* Use software such as Microsoft Word and Excel to produce high-standard documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
* Become proficient in legal software like Hi Q, Expert Time Recording, and Compare Docs
* Prepare advice and documentation to meet client deadlines and standards
* Update clients on case progress as needed
* Proofread all work for accuracy and clarity
* Participate in business development activities for the team and firm
Candidate Profile
This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, dynamic team working on high-quality property matters.
We are seeking:
* A qualified lawyer with experience in environmental law at a level appropriate for PQE
* A solicitor, barrister, or legal executive
* Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Effective liaising with colleagues at all levels and external contacts
* Discretion and professionalism
* A positive, team-oriented, proactive approach
* Self-motivation and initiative
* Attention to detail and organizational skills
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
Professional Skills
* Uphold professional standards set by SRA
* Adhere to Birketts’ values and brand
* Deliver high-quality legal advice
* Ability to adapt to evolving environmental law, policy, and guidance
* Be responsive, collaborative, and meet billing targets
General Approach
* Show initiative and problem-solving skills
* Support colleagues and prioritize client needs
* Build effective working relationships internally and externally
Equal Opportunities
Birketts is committed to fair recruitment based on merit, without discrimination.
Benefits
Our rewards package includes a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension scheme, profit share, life assurance, ESG day, enhanced parental leave, and flexible working options. We support a hybrid working model and are open to flexible, part-time roles.
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