Associate (A1) - Environmental

Practice Group / Department:
Environment, Safety & Planning Leadership - EMEA Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

The Team

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with a dedicated Environmental Law team, providing expert legal advice on complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters. Our team supports a broad client base including multinational corporations, energy companies, and government bodies, helping navigate evolving environmental legislation and sustainability challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters, including but not limited to:
• ESG disclosure requirements and compliance with emerging ESG legislation
• Product safety issues, including managing notifications of non-compliance and product recalls
• Compliance with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations
• Conduct environmental and health and safety due diligence for corporate transactions, particularly in the energy and renewable sectors
• Assist in drafting and negotiating transactional documents such as Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), warranties, and indemnities
• Support clients in ongoing civil and criminal litigation, including high-profile cases such as defending corporate manslaughter charges in Crown Court proceedings
• Deliver internal training sessions on new ESG developments and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with senior team members to develop and deliver external client training and seminars
• Engage in negotiation and drafting of various legal agreements relevant to environmental matters

Key Skills and Experience

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2-5 years' worth experience
• Qualified solicitor with experience in environmental law, health and safety law, or ESG compliance
• Strong knowledge of current environmental and ESG regulations and emerging legislative trends
• Experience in transactional due diligence and drafting associated legal documents
• Proven ability to manage complex litigation and regulatory investigations
• Excellent communication and client management skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.