Job Description

Your New Company

We’re working with one of Northern Ireland’s premier law firms in their search for an ambitious solicitor with Planning and Environmental experience to join their team in Belfast City Centre.

Our client is open to hiring at either Associate or Associate Director Level, subject to relevant experience.

Your New Role

In your new role as the Planning and Environmental Solicitor (Associate or Associate Director Level), you will handle aspects Planning Law and Public Law, with a particular emphasis on judicial review in the planning and environmental context, enabling you to provide comprehensive and proactive advice to clients.

In terms of work, you will gain exposure to significant projects in Northern Ireland, advising on high-profile and complex matters.

The department also works for promoters of schemes and specific industry groupings, with substantial experience in acting for local planning authorities and, to a lesser extent, objectors, whether it is commercial rival operators or residents. So, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad and interesting variety of Planning and Environmental matters.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

As the Planning and Environmental Solicitor (Associate or Associate Director Level), you will be a qualified Solicitor from 3 YRS PQE and above (Qualified in Northern Ireland or The Republic of Ireland or England & Wales), with a strong experience in planning and Environmental Law.

• Previous experience in Planning and Environmental law is important with either a boutique, leading regional or city law firm. However, our client would consider a candidate with Public Law & JR experience, advising the Public Sector.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills and an ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent technical and drafting skills.
• High level of commercial and business awareness.
• A proactive, measured and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

What You'll Receive In Return

You will receive a competitive market salary commensurate with this level of Planning and Environmental solicitor role and work with a great group of people at a highly respected law firm in Belfast.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.