LEADERSHIP ROLE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT SOLICITOR We are working with one of Northern Irelands 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 710 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. Skills: lawyer planning environmental