This Top 25 firm has a well-established national Environmental team, highly rated by the Legal 500.
The firm seeks a Senior Associate (7+ PQE) to join their modern Edinburgh Office.
Join their Scotland team and benefit from exceptional work, market-leading remuneration and a short pathway to Partnership with this preeminent international firm.
The Firm
This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. The firm is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to the quality of the work undertaken, the ongoing staff development and the working culture.
Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their employees. The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international and UK clients and to receive support from some of the premier legal talents in the UK.
Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.
The Role
In this high-performing Environment team, you will be engaged in some of the highest-quality work in the country. Working closely with national colleagues from across the firm, you will find the culture to be supportive and collaborative.
Your work will be of the most varied kind, providing advice across the full spectrum of environmental matters and spanning sectors and clientele. From household name blue-chip companies and large public bodies to innovative scale-ups, the teamwork across energy, transport, digital, retail, consumer, utilities and much more.
Supporting with compliance, responsible governance and investment, regulatory investigation, climate change adaptation and planning, incident response, project planning and support, enforcement, product development and much more.
This is an exciting opportunity to enter one of the finest legal firms at a senior level and take on high-calibre, business-critical work. You will be in a strong position to work towards Partnership and take a real step forward in your career.
The Ideal Candidate
* A talented Environmental lawyer with 7+ years of PQE
* Is motivated and driven to develop professionally
* Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues alike
* Have a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset
What's on offer
* An opportunity to join a prestigious team at a Top-25 firm
* Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
* First-rate career development opportunities
* Flexible working practices are culturally engrained
* Competitive salary
* Excellent benefits package
Apply now for immediate consideration or call Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 for a confidential chat.