Environmental & Planning Solicitor

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