Associate Solicitor – Public & Environmental Law – Cardiff – 2–6 Years PQELocation: Cardiff (with flexible working options)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £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 Role
You will manage a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload, including:

• Advising on nature conservation, biodiversity net gain and environmental permitting
• Handling matters involving waste, pollution, contaminated land and remediation
• Advising on water regulation, energy and infrastructure related environmental issues
• Supporting public sector clients and regulators on environmental duties and compliance
• Conducting statutory interpretation and advising on public law risk
• Undertaking environmental due diligence for corporate and real estate transactions
• Working on high profile, nationally significant environmental and regulatory matters
• Providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients at all levels

Candidate Requirements
This 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/infrastructure
• Experience in statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and a commercial mindset
• A flexible, ambitious and results driven approach

Benefits
The role offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression pathways
• Exposure to high profile, nationally significant work
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.