We are seeking an experienced environmental lawyer with the skills, quality, and versatility to handle advisory, contentious, and transactional work across environmental and sustainability issues.
THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY TEAM
Our Tier 1-ranked Environment & Sustainability team, recognized by Legal 500 and Chambers, serves a diverse client base, including blue chip companies, family enterprises, and public sector authorities across sectors such as retail, transport, digital, health, industrial, manufacturing, automotive, energy, and utilities.
The team comprises five dedicated lawyers operating both in the UK and globally, providing comprehensive legal services in areas like compliance, responsible investment, climate change, incident response, enforcement, transactional support, infrastructure projects, green claims, sustainability strategies, and environmental challenges.
Our in-depth legal and policy knowledge, combined with a deep understanding of client operations, gives us a competitive edge over larger firms. We focus on delivering fast, commercial solutions to complex environmental issues.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE
* Advising on a full range of environmental legal issues, including advisory, contentious, and transactional projects;
* Managing complex cases across various sectors;
* Providing clear, practical advice under tight deadlines;
* Staying informed on legal and policy developments affecting clients;
* Collaborating effectively with global fee earners; and
* Participating in business development activities.
As a Senior Lawyer, you will also guide and develop junior team members, with opportunities for career advancement.
YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
The ideal candidate will have:
* At least 7 years of environmental PQE at an appropriate level;
* Proven experience in building and maintaining client relationships;
* Experience supporting and mentoring junior team members;
* An understanding of our clients' broad commercial interests; and
* A collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
OUR APPROACH
At AG, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values fairness and respect for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, and are open to reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
We aim to provide a positive, supportive environment with benefits that promote work-life balance, wellbeing, and professional growth.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU JOIN ADDLESHAW GODDARD
* An attractive, competitive salary;
* A flexible, hybrid work environment;
* A supportive team culture;
* Access to advanced technology and innovation;
* Opportunities on high-profile national and international transactions;
* Extensive training and development programs.
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