Planning & Environmental Solicitor

6 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Robert Walters Ireland Full time

Our client, a globally recognised law firm with a presence in over 30 jurisdictions, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Planning and Environmental team within the Dispute Resolution & Litigation group. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a central role in large project teams that deliver significant infrastructure.

  • Opportunity to work with a world-leading international law firm
  • Involvement in high-profile projects across various sectors
  • Chance to contribute to business development opportunities

What you'll do:

As a Senior Associate in the Planning and Environmental team, your role will be multifaceted. You will be expected to provide expert legal advice, prepare legal briefs, manage client relationships, contribute to business development opportunities, negotiate effectively for clients, and maintain high standards of practice management. Your ability to formulate strong legal arguments using your analytical and research skills will be crucial in this role.

  • Provide clear, concise and expert legal advice to guide clients by identifying key legal issues, available options and associated legal risks
  • Prepare legal briefs and provide strategic oversight of commercial disputes
  • Manage client relationships actively and contribute proactively to business development opportunities
  • Use analytical and research skills to formulate legal arguments and identify evidence in support of clients' positions
  • Negotiate effectively to achieve client objectives
  • Implement high standards of practice management including time recording, billing and documentation management

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Associate position will bring a wealth of experience from their previous roles. With at least 4 years of post-qualification experience under your belt, you are well-versed in the intricacies of planning and environmental law. Your excellent drafting skills coupled with your extensive knowledge of case law make you an asset to any team. Your ability to work collaboratively, take direction, demonstrate leadership, and maintain a strategic focus sets you apart from others. Lastly, your commercial mindset allows you to understand and cater to business needs effectively.

  • Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in a relevant field
  • Excellent drafting skills and knowledge of case law
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take direction from superiors
  • Ambition with a keen desire to learn and grow professionally
  • Strong leadership skills with a strategic focus
  • Commercially minded with an understanding of business needs

What sets this company apart:

Our client is one of the world's leading international law firms with over 5,000 people working across more than 70 offices worldwide. They offer a full range of business legal services to both commercial and public sector clients. Their Planning and Environmental team has an established track record of delivering significant infrastructure through involvement in high-profile projects. This is an opportunity to be part of a firm that values professional growth and development.

What's next:

Ready for the next step in your legal career? Apply now

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal & Corporate Governance

Focus: Other - Private Practice

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Dublin City Centre

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: DMHCJ6-6B086105

Date posted: 19 March 2025

Consultant: Briona Brogan

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