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Good Law Practice

Senior Environmental Law Solicitor

Deadline for submission of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 24 March 2024

Salary: £55,000 (minimum)

Contract Type: Permanent, after completion of a four-month probationary period 

Working Pattern: 35 per week over 5 days

Location: London office with flexibility for home working albeit some office presence will be necessary

About us

Good Law Practice is a not-for-profit law firm that uses the law for a better world. We are independent and SRA-regulated. We are a relatively new organisation with a friendly, energetic, and motivated team. We are hiring a defamation law specialist to join us as a pivotal member of our legal team, playing a vital role in defending the voices of activists against threats from wealthy individuals or corporations while actively countering attempts to stifle public participation.The Practice was set up by Good Law Project (GLP), who retain ownership. GLP is our main client, but we also act for other clients in the NGO, campaign, and Not for Profit sectors. GLP is a not-for-profit campaign organisation which uses the law to hold power to account, protect the environment, and ensure no one is left behind. GLP had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019, shone a bright light on theGovernment’s awarding of lucrative Covid contracts to their friends and associates, and is centrally involved in a number of environment cases.Good Law Practice shares the GLP’s values of bravery, honesty and decisiveness andis similarly committed to the highest possible standard of ethical conduct in all its activities.

 

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique law firm at an early stage of its development, lead and expand our environmental case load, and help establish Practice as a go to firm for organisations that seek to make a positive and practical change to the world.The role requires a qualified solicitor, who has considerable experience of running their own litigation, is comfortable with supervising others, and has minimal need for supervision on day-to-day casework. However, we also offer excellent training and supervision where needed, and the opportunity to progress.We are interested in hearing from lawyers whose practice has focused on environmental litigation, but who also have public law experience. Please note we are also seeking to hire a junior solicitor. The successful candidate will be proactive, have a sense of adventure, and feel comfortable within a dynamic, rapid-paced environment. If you are an experienced environmental law lawyer with a passion for the environment, for working with organisations to achieve their purpose, and ambitious to establish Practice as a force in the world, we invite you to join our team and contribute to making a lasting contribution to the future of the planet.

For a copy of the full job description click HERE

 

How to apply

Please email Lochlinn Parker using the subject heading, “Environmental Law Solicitor" a 3-page document including:

  • CV (max one page)
  • Cover letter of not more than 2 pages outlining: why you are interested in the role; how you meet the requirements; what motivates you to work at Good Law Practice; how your skills and experience would make you a suitable candidate; whether you consider yourself to have a disability or not; where you found out about the job opportunity; include details of two referees; your current notice period; and your availability for interviews which are likely to take place 27/28 March 2024.

Interview details: We intend to hold interviews for short-listed candidates in person where possible on 27 and 28 March 2024, with the likelihood of second interviews to follow. If you are not available on those days, please let us know in your covering letter. Please check your junk mail for emails from Good Law Practice as well as your main inbox.


Good Law Practice

Public Law Solicitor Environment 

Deadline for submission of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 24 March 2024

Salary: £35,000 (minimum)

Contract Type: Permanent, after completion of a four-month probationary period 

Working Pattern: 35 per week over 5 days

Location: London office with flexibility for home working albeit some office presence will be necessary

About us

Good Law Practice is a not-for-profit law firm that uses the law for a better world. We are independent and SRA-regulated. We are a relatively new organisation with a friendly, energetic, and motivated team. We are hiring a defamation law specialist to join us as a pivotal member of our legal team, playing a vital role in defending the voices of activists against threats from wealthy individuals or corporations while actively countering attempts to stifle public participation.The Practice was set up by Good Law Project (GLP), who retain ownership. GLP is our main client, but we also act for other clients in the NGO, campaign, and Not for Profit sectors. GLP is a not-for-profit campaign organisation which uses the law to hold power to account, protect the environment, and ensure no one is left behind. GLP had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019, shone a bright light on theGovernment’s awarding of lucrative Covid contracts to their friends and associates, and is centrally involved in a number of environment cases.Good Law Practice shares the GLP’s values of bravery, honesty and decisiveness andis similarly committed to the highest possible standard of ethical conduct in all its activities.

Job Description

You will report to a senior solicitor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique law firm at an early stage of its development, and to help establish Practice as a go to firm for organisations that seek to make a positive and practical change to the world.The role requires a qualified solicitor, who has some experience of running their own litigation. We offer excellent training and supervision where needed and the opportunity to progress. We are interested in hearing from lawyers who have a public law background and an interest in environmental law. We are also interested to hear from candidates who have other additional specialisms, including corporate accountability, international law, housing, education, protest, and civil rights.The successful candidate will be proactive, have a sense of adventure, and feel comfortable within a dynamic, rapid-paced environment. The full job description and person specification is located at the end of this job pack.If you are a lawyer with a passion for the environment, for working with organisations to achieve their purpose, and ambitious to establish Practice as a force in the world, we invite you to join our team and contribute to making a lasting contribution to the future of the planet.

For a copy of the full job description click HERE

How to apply

Please email Lochlinn Parker using the subject heading, “Environmental Law Solicitor" a 3-page document including:

  • CV (max one page)
  • Cover letter of not more than 2 pages outlining: why you are interested in the role; how you meet the requirements; what motivates you to work at Good Law Practice; how your skills and experience would make you a suitable candidate; whether you consider yourself to have a disability or not; where you found out about the job opportunity; include details of two referees; your current notice period; and your availability for interviews which are likely to take place 27/28 March 2024.

Interview details: We intend to hold interviews for short-listed candidates in person where possible on 27 and 28 March 2024, with the likelihood of second interviews to follow. If you are not available on those days, please let us know in your covering letter. Please check your junk mail for emails from Good Law Practice as well as your main inbox.