Beauchamps LLP is one of Ireland’s top commercial law firms. We are growing, creative and ambitious with over 200 people in our Dublin headquarters.
Our firm has been part of the fabric of Irish business for over 220 years. We are proud of our heritage, our culture, and our client base. You will be joining a dynamic law firm where hard work, innovation and adaptability are rewarded.
We are currently seeking to recruit a Planning & Environmental Solicitor at Senior Associate level to join our highly regarded market leading Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (PIE) team. The team has a diverse range of clients across all sectors. We are looking for someone to assist with a portfolio of client transactions and projects, working with our larger PIE team, and reporting to the partners within the PIE Group.
The position will involve a broad range of responsibilities including:
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising clients on consenting strategies and processes, including leading pre-application reviews of planning applications, EIARs and NISs;
- Leading the conduct of Judicial Review and Injunction proceedings in the planning and environment list of the High Court, representing decision maker Respondents and developer Notice Parties;
- Defending enforcement actions;
- Drafting legal advice notes and opinions;
- Leading the planning and environmental due diligence workstream for M&A and financing transactions;
- Preparing legal briefings for clients on key developments in planning and environmental law;
- Representing the firm at relevant sectoral and industry groups and events;
- Assisting with the professional development of trainees and more junior solicitors in the planning and environment team.
Required Experience:
- Conducting legal reviews of planning applications, EIARs and NISs, preferrable with experience on renewable energy projects;
- Advising clients on planning and environmental licensing application processes and statutory procedures;
- Acting in judicial reviews of planning and environmental decisions and injunction proceedings in the planning and environment list of the High Court;
- Defending enforcement actions;
- Drafting formal legal advice and opinions for clients;
- Due diligence and inputting into the environmental and planning aspects of transactional documents.
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be 4+ years qualified, specialising in planning and environmental law.
He or she should be ambitious, highly motivated with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and an excellent work ethic.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent communication and organisation skills and an ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
- High level of commercial and business acumen;
- Sociable and capable of communicating at all levels;
- Strong academic record and analytical skills;
- Excellent drafting skills;
- Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team;
- Sociable, with an ability to communicate points clearly in a non-confrontational manner;
- Calm and measured in their approach to problem solving
Competitive salary and compensation package offered including:
- Pension
- Life cover at 4 x times salary
- PHI income protection cover
- Travel Saver Incentive Scheme
- Bike to Work Incentive Scheme
- Wellness Programme
- Free on-site gym
- Commission Scheme - 10% on new business to the Firm
- Exam Support
- Professional Subscriptions Paid
- Annual Flu Injection
- Active Sports & Social Club
- Charity and corporate social responsibility contributions
Please contact Paula White, HR Manager, Beauchamps in the first instance if you are interested in this position. [Email: p.white@beauchamps.ie, Tel: 01-418 0600].
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.