Managing Associate - Environment

JMC Legal Recruitment seeks a Managing Associate - Environment for their Leeds office. The role requires 3+ PQE in environmental law, focusing on compliance, governance, and regulatory issues across various sectors. The firm offers a dynamic culture, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work with prestigious clients on impactful projects. Ideal candidates are motivated environmental lawyers with strong interpersonal skills.
Join a Leading Environment team at a Top 25 Firm

A Legal 500-ranked Environment team at this rapidly growing Top 25 firm is seeking a driven Associate (3+ PQE) to join their modern Leeds office as Managing Associate. If you're looking to take the next big step in your career, gain exposure to prestigious clients, work on exciting, large-scale projects, and enjoy exceptional benefits, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

The Firm

This global firm is renowned for its excellence across a wide range of sectors, boasting multiple Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, Chambers & Partners top-tier recognitions, and a stellar roster of individually ranked legal professionals. It is highly regarded for its dynamic culture, commitment to professional growth, and the unparalleled quality of work its teams produce.

Despite its size and impressive track record of growth, the firm has cultivated a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment, where employees thrive under the guidance of a caring and forward-thinking management team. The firm has received numerous accolades for fostering diversity and inclusion and is celebrated for both the calibre of its work and its people.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with top-tier UK and international clients while being supported by some of the best legal minds in the industry. The culture combines cutting-edge innovation with a collaborative and people-focused ethos, making it a truly rewarding place to develop your career.

The Role

Your work will span the full spectrum of environmental law, offering a rare opportunity to handle diverse and complex matters across multiple sectors. The team serves an impressive portfolio of clients, including household-name blue-chip companies, public bodies, and cutting-edge scale-ups. You’ll tackle challenges across key industries such as energy, transport, digital, retail, consumer goods, utilities, and more.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Advising on compliance, governance, and regulatory investigations, ensuring responsible and sustainable business practices.
• Guiding clients through climate change adaptation, planning strategies, and incident response to safeguard their operations and reputation.
• Supporting project planning, enforcement actions, product development, and other high-stakes matters essential to their growth and sustainability.

This is a unique chance to join a renowned legal firm at a senior level, working on business-critical, high-calibre projects that influence industries and drive positive environmental outcomes.

You’ll benefit from:
• Exposure to diverse, top-quality work across major sectors and a broad range of clientele.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on key issues such as sustainability, compliance, and governance.
• A clear path to Partnership, positioning you for significant career advancement within one of the most respected legal firms in the industry.

The Ideal Candidate
• A talented Environmental lawyer with 6+ years of PQE
• Is motivated and driven to develop professionally
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues alike
• Have a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What’s on offer
• An opportunity to join a prestigious team at a Top-25 firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Flexible working practices are culturally ingrained
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package

Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Sid Wright on 07441937659 or sid@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.