Senior Environmental Lawyer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pinsent Masons Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Environmental Lawyer to join our Environment Team, specializing in Climate and Sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and a proven track record of advising on new legal regimes in the dynamic environmental and climate market.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advising on Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality for developers;
  • Advising on natural capital projects in the UK and/or overseas;
  • Advising on carbon offsetting projects in the UK and/or overseas;
  • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements in relation to BNG, Nutrient Neutrality, natural capital investment, carbon offsetting and other ecosystems services outcomes;
  • Advising on other climate & sustainability matters, including climate reporting, extended producer responsibility and supply chain measures;
  • Advising on the establishment and operation of natural capital projects, including habitat banks for Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality, carbon offsetting and other ecosystems services;
  • Drafting and negotiating section 106 agreements and conservation covenants to secure natural capital projects.
About the Team

Our Environment Team sits within our market leading Planning & Environment team, which is the largest dedicated Planning and Environment team in the UK, with specialists involved in a wide range of major projects across the Energy, Infrastructure and Real Estate sectors.

Why Join Us?

Pinsent Masons is a leading international law firm with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We offer a first-class training and career development programme, and a dynamic and supportive work environment. We value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel like they belong.



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