Environmental & Planning Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Location: Central London or Cambridge (Flexible Hybrid Working, Will consider 4 Days a week)

Salary: £60-100k DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental & Planning Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a respected specialist law practice handling nationally significant environmental and planning matters.

This role is ideal for a solicitor who wants to combine meaningful, high-quality work with excellent work-life balance in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

The Opportunity

You will work on complex and high-profile matters in environmental, planning, and public law. The role offers real autonomy, the ability to contribute to case strategy, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact through claimant-side litigation.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading and managing judicial review and statutory challenges

* Advising on complex planning and environmental decisions

* Conducting planning inquiries and local plan work

* Supporting and developing nuisance claims (including noise, odour, and related matters)

* Building strong client relationships and contributing to overall case strategy

About You

* Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE

* Strong experience in judicial review and/or planning law

* Excellent drafting, analytical, and strategic litigation skills

* Comfortable managing matters independently and supervising junior colleagues when required

* Passionate about high-quality claimant-side work and cases that have real public impact

Experience in property or nuisance matters is advantageous but not essential.

Why This Role Stands Out

* Excellent work-life balance with a culture that respects personal time

* Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements

* Choice of working from Central London or Cambridge

* Supportive and collaborative team culture

* Opportunity to work closely with senior lawyers and have real input into case strategy

* Meaningful legal work that can influence planning decisions and protect communities

* A firm environment that values quality over billing pressure

This role is suited to someone who wants to work on challenging and impactful legal matters while being part of a firm that prioritises wellbeing, collaboration, and professional development. Full-time preferred, although four days per week may be considered for the right candidate