LEADERSHIP ROLE – PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT SOLICITOR
We are working with one of Northern Ireland’s most innovative and progressive corporate and commercial law firms. As expected, they offer a long standing reputation for delivering high-value and complex legal solutions across sectors such as energy, real estate, construction and corporate finance. They have a portfolio of clients including developers, financial institutions, public bodies, and international businesses.Based on a sustained period of growth and commercial aspirations, the firm continues to invest in strategic growth areas and is now looking to build a market-leading Planning & Environmental function. This is a senior-level appointment with significant opportunity to shape direction, build a team, and engage in some of the most complex and high-profile projects across the region.
Focus is on:
* Lead the development and delivery of a new Planning & Environmental practice within the firm.
* Provide expert advice on planning law, environmental regulation, impact assessments, planning appeals, enforcement, and permitting issues.
* Act as primary advisor to developers, energy companies, local authorities, and commercial clients.
* Represent clients at public inquiries and planning hearings.
* Collaborate with colleagues across real estate, construction, corporate, and energy teams.
* Mentor and support junior lawyers as the team grows.
Essential Experience
* Qualified solicitor in NI and ideally ROI/E&W (welcomed bonus).
* Minimum of 7–10 years’ PQE with a specialist background in planning and environmental law.
* Significant experience advising on planning applications, environmental permitting, statutory compliance, EIA, and enforcement issues.
* Strong track record of handling complex matters involving both public and private sector clients.
* Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing teams or leading initiatives.
* Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
Key Attributes
* Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset.
* Confident leading client engagements and managing high-stakes legal matters.
* Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
* Entrepreneurial spirit with a drive to build a new area of practice.
What We Offer
* A senior leadership opportunity in a dynamic and respected law firm.
* Competitive salary and benefits, including performance-based rewards.
* Real opportunity to influence and shape a new practice area.
* Supportive, collegiate environment with excellent career progression prospects.
* Access to high-profile and technically challenging work across NI, ROI, and GB markets.
To apply, please submit your CV or contact Alan Braithwaite for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr