Environment and Planning Associate - Dublin

Mia Barry • August 11, 2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a successful top 10 firm who is hoping to continue to grow its Environment and Planning offering. They are seeking a solicitor with strong environmental, planning and infrastructure experience to join the successful team.


The team provides integrated planning and environmental law advise around complicated matters across industries including local authorities, private developers, waste management companies and transport providers. The team is very well resourced and it collaborates with other departments in the firm to offer advice and solutions.


The legal landscape in this area changes at a rapid pace so the practice work hard at being constantly ahead on emerging issues and seek a solicitor who has a genuine interest in this area of practice to join the firm.


You will be a qualified solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE in environmental law and/or surrounding areas of expertise. They will consider a Senior Associate level candidate also.

You will give superb attention to detail at all times and have an ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team.

Your aim is to provide first class pragmatic legal advices and solutions to your clients.



This is an outstanding opportunity to join a friendly and professional environmental lawyer team in a great firm!


Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or send your CV to mbarry@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.


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