Legal Director/ Partner, Environment

1 week ago


Dublin, Ireland Hunter Savage Full time

Overview
Job Title:
Legal Director / Partner – Environment & Planning – Dublin
Description:
We are hiring for our client, a
global law firm
, who are seeking to appoint a senior
Legal Director or Partner
to lead and grow a fast-developing
Environment & Planning
practice from their
Dublin office
.
This is a strategic role for an ambitious planning and infrastructure consenting lawyer ready to take ownership of a practice area, supported by one of the strongest real estate, energy, and infrastructure teams in the Irish and UK markets.
This is a truly unique opportunity to build something exceptional — working with top-tier clients while enjoying the backing of a market-leading cross-jurisdictional platform.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
Play a key role in shaping a cross-border Planning & Environmental Law team
Access to high-profile energy, infrastructure, and development clients across Ireland and the UK
Excellent package:
€110,000 – €250,000+ DOE
, with hybrid working
The Role
Advise clients on regulatory consents, planning strategy, environmental law and litigation risk
Lead the development of the Planning & Infrastructure Consenting practice in Ireland
Collaborate with colleagues across real estate, energy, and M&A teams
Manage judicial review and regulatory enforcement processes
Supervise junior solicitors and contribute to thought leadership in planning and environmental law
Deliver commercially driven, solutions-focused advice to private and public sector clients
The Person
Qualified Solicitor with
5–7+ years' PQE
in planning, environmental or consenting law
Experience advising on large-scale infrastructure, energy or real estate developments
Strategic thinker with a clear vision for growing a legal practice
Comfortable managing team members and building client relationships
Highly motivated, commercially minded, and ready for a leadership opportunity
The Rewards
Salary range
€110,000 – €250,000+
depending on seniority and following
Opportunity to shape and grow a national practice area
Supportive, collaborative international law firm with top-tier platform
Dublin city centre office with flexible hybrid working policy
Clear path to equity or senior leadership for the right candidate
Next Steps
For further information, and to apply for this
Legal Director / Partner – Environment & Planning
job, please click the link or contact Cailim Boyle.
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Salary is negotiable based on experience.
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