Description
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced environment lawyer with strong contract drafting experience to join a market-leading team at Pinsent Masons. You will work on high-profile, complex matters across environmental, climate change, sustainability, and regulatory law, within a collaborative and nationally recognised practice.
You will advise on cutting-edge issues including regulatory frameworks, net zero and carbon strategies, biodiversity, and major infrastructure projects, gaining experience that distinguishes this practice in the market.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on environmental regulatory matters, including permitting and compliance
- Supporting large-scale projects and transactions across infrastructure and energy sectors
- Providing guidance on enforcement matters and regulatory risk
- Drafting and negotiating complex contractual arrangements relating to sustainability and environmental initiatives
- Working on innovative areas such as carbon markets, biodiversity net gain, and nature-based solutions
- Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives
- Collaborating closely with colleagues across the national practice, gaining exposure to a wide variety of work and clients.
Pinsent Masons’ Planning & Environment team is the largest dedicated team of its kind in the UK, advising on some of the most significant projects in the country. The team supports major clients including Southern Water, Heathrow Airport, Drax Power Limited and the Environment Agency.
At Pinsent Masons, we offer:
- High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market leading clients
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
- Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
- Flexible and agile working