Contract Lawyer - Planning (Energy Sector)

Tlt Llp; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing law firm in the UK is seeking an Infrastructure Planning / DCO lawyer for an initial 3-month contract to support key energy clients. Responsibilities include advising on planning processes, drafting agreements, and conducting due diligence. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years' PQE in planning law, with experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with over 3 years of experience in planning law.
• Proven experience with infrastructure or energy projects, preferably renewable.
• Strong knowledge of planning policy and environmental law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning and consenting processes.
• Draft planning agreements and conduct due diligence.
• Support clients through public consultations and planning inquiries.

Skills

Planning and consenting processes

Drafting and negotiation skills

Project management

Environmental law

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in planning law

Job description

We are searching for an Infrastructure Planning / DCO lawyer to support one of our key energy clients on an initial 3 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with Planning and DCO experience, particularly in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning and consenting processes, including compliance with national and local planning frameworks.
• Draft and negotiate planning agreements, option agreements, and related documentation for infrastructure projects.
• Conduct due diligence on land acquisition, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory approvals.
• Support clients through public consultations, stakeholder engagement, and planning inquiries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project financing, land rights, and consenting strategies.
• Monitor legislative developments in clean energy and aviation sectors to ensure compliance and identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in planning law.
• Proven experience advising on infrastructure or energy projects (renewable or clean energy preferred).
• Strong understanding of planning policy, environmental law, and consenting regimes, particularly under the Planning Act 2008.
• Ability to manage complex projects and tight deadlines with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Company Overview

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,400 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Our purpose Is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it's essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.