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Associate/Senior Associate – Planning and Environmental Law
Компания: Fieldfisher
Город: Dublin
**Join Fieldfisher as an Associate or Senior Associate in the Planning and Environmental Law team!**
**About Us**
At Fieldfisher, it takes everyone.
We believe exceptional work starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, can do meaningful work and has the support to develop their career and realise their potential.
Guided by our Values of People First, Embracing Environmental, Social and Governance, and Collaboration, we're building a firm that's ambitious, inclusive and fit for the future.
**The Role**
Due to our continued growth and exciting plans for the future, we have an immediate vacancy for an ambitious Senior Associate Solicitor to join our highly regarded Planning and Environmental Law team. Applications are invited from solicitors or barristers with relevant experience.
In this role, you will contribute towards a rewarding and varied caseload, including managing challenging litigation and advisory pieces of work, interacting with clients and attending court. You will be given ample autonomy in your role, in a supportive and collaborative team environment. The role requires the provision of expert legal advice, underpinned by a sound commercial understanding of client needs and expectations.
This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is keen to progress in a forward-thinking Firm and gain exposure to an exciting and varied range of work.
**The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience in:**
* Advising on challenges to planning decisions, including managing the defence of judicial review applications on behalf of statutory bodies. This will include instruction of Counsel, attending in Court and provision of strategic advices to clients;
* Managing Superior Court litigation including Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and CJEU matters;
* Provision of advices to regulatory/licensing bodies in respect of complex licensing/enforcement queries, including advising on the framing and enforcement of licence conditions;
* Advising licensing bodies on their enforcement powers, including prosecution of offences in the District Court. This involves drafting of charges, provision of strategic advices to clients, advocating in Court without the engagement of Counsel, and instruction of Counsel in appropriate cases;
* Advising on statutory interpretation in respect of all planning and environmental legislation;
* Managing a large caseload of complex planning/environmental files in an efficient, practical and client focussed manner;
* Advising on legal developments and trends both, nationally and internationally, in planning and environmental law;
* Assisting in business development, including speaking at seminars and presenting to clients and potential clients.
**Qualifications and Experience**
* 4-6 years' experience in a relevant field (although all suitably qualified, including more experienced and junior candidates will be fully considered);
* Litigation experience, particularly in the field of judicial review;
* A strong commercial focus and business acumen;
* Ability to foster trusted relationships with our clients;
* Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail;
* Strong organisational and time management skills;
* Team player with strong communication skills and ambitions to progress their career;
* A working knowledge and interest in developing efficiencies and pooling internal knowledge databases, through market-leading AI tools;
* An excellent work ethic with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and approach to work.
**Who are we looking for?**
* We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strengths; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.
**What do we offer?**
* **You can be yourself:** It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
* **In the office or WFH?**: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
* **Beyond salary**: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: **Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.**
* **Modern Office Space:** Situated at 45 Mespil Road on Grand Parade. Fieldfisher Dublin has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks..
* **Nurturing your talent:** Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
* **Funnel your interests**: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
**Inclusion is not exclusive:**
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at the interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
Please email , and your enquiry will be treated with the strictest confidence.
**What to do next:**
* Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV. **Please note CVs will not be accepted via email due to data privacy policy.**
* If you have any questions about the role, please contact .
* Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
* Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
* For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
* We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability.
_We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role._