Job Description
Planning & Environmental Lawyer
Description:
We are hiring for our client, a prominent international law firm, who is looking to hire an experienced Planning & Environmental Lawyer to join their team in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity for a 5-7 years’ PQE lawyer with experience in planning and infrastructure consenting law.
In this role, you’ll have the chance to take a leading role in the firm’s growing planning and infrastructure practice. From the outset, you will be involved in significant client-facing work and have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the practice. You will also have a chance to collaborate with an established, highly skilled team across various jurisdictions, offering you a broad exposure to high-profile projects.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
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High-Level Client Exposure – Play a pivotal role in growing the practice and nurturing relationships with both new and existing clients.
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Diverse and Challenging Work – Work across multiple sectors including energy, transport, real estate, and corporate transactions.
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Career Growth – Opportunity to grow within a high-performing, ambitious, and supportive team environment.
The Role:
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Advise clients on regulatory consents for infrastructure projects, including environmental impact assessments and planning permissions.
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Provide advice on judicial review processes and defence of planning and environmental prosecutions.
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Collaborate with real estate teams on planning due diligence for M&A projects.
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Manage complex matters independently while supporting junior team members.
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Stay ahead of evolving market demands and develop expertise in emerging sectors like green energy and infrastructure development.
The Person:
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5-7 years PQE in planning and environmental law, ideally with infrastructure consenting experience.
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Experience in advising on environmental impact assessments and other relevant regulatory matters.
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Strong ability to build client relationships and work independently as well as part of a team.
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Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
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Enthusiastic and proactive in expanding your knowledge base and staying at the forefront of industry trends.
The Rewards:
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Career progression in a growing practice.
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Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects.
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A supportive, dynamic team environment.
Next Steps:
For further information and to apply for this Planning & Environmental Lawyer role, please contact Amy Davis. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.