Associate Solicitor - Public & Environmental Law - Cardiff

Reference: ORJ921957709_1787665231Associate Solicitor - Public & Environmental Law - Cardiff - 2-6 Years PQELocation: Cardiff (with flexible working options)Type of Role: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: 55,000 to 72,000 (depending on experience)An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate Solicitor to join a high performing Public Law team specialising in environmental and administrative law.

Based in Cardiff, you will work on nationally significant matters for public sector bodies, regulators and private sector clients, advising across the full spectrum of environmental law. This role offers exposure to complex, high profile work involving nature conservation, biodiversity net gain, pollution, waste, contaminated land, water regulation, energy and wider environmental regulatory issues.

The RoleYou will manage a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload, including: Advising on nature conservation, biodiversity net gain and environmental permittingHandling matters involving waste, pollution, contaminated land and remediationAdvising on water regulation, energy and infrastructure related environmental issuesSupporting public sector clients and regulators on environmental duties and complianceConducting statutory interpretation and advising on public law riskUndertaking environmental due diligence for corporate and real estate transactionsWorking on high profile, nationally significant environmental and regulatory mattersProviding clear, commercially focused advice to clients at all levelsCandidate RequirementsThis role is suited to a qualified solicitor with: Experience in environmental law (public or private sector)Knowledge of areas such as nature conservation, permitting, waste, pollution, contaminated land, water regulation or energy/infrastructureExperience in statutory interpretation and regulatory complianceExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsStrong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholdersAbility to work under pressure and manage tight deadlinesHigh attention to detail and a commercial mindsetA flexible, ambitious and results driven approachBenefitsThe role offers: Competitive salary and bonus structureFlexible working arrangementsClear career progression pathwaysExposure to high profile, nationally significant workSupportive and collaborative team cultureOngoing training and professional developmentHow to ApplyIf this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact: Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates.

Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic.

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