Environment & Planning Associate

Sonder Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm in London seeks a talented associate to join its Environment & Planning practice. You will advise corporates, developers, investors and public sector clients on a broad range of complex environmental and planning matters, with exposure to major development and infrastructure projects and regulatory work.

The role offers opportunities to work on high-profile mandates alongside leading practitioners and develop your career within a market-leading team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' PQE gained at a leading UK or international law firm.
• Experience advising on environmental and/or planning law, including major development, infrastructure, regulatory or contentious matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing matters and working directly with clients in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• England & Wales qualified, with a strong interest in developing a career within environment and planning law.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporates, developers, investors and public sector clients on environmental and planning matters.
• Work on development and infrastructure projects, environmental regulation, planning strategy and contentious matters.
• Collaborate with leading practitioners on high-profile mandates.

Skills

Client-facing

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Environment & Planning practice of a leading international law firm in London.

Working as part of a highly regarded team, you'll advise major corporates, developers, investors and public sector clients on a broad range of complex environmental and planning matters. The role offers exposure to major development and infrastructure projects, environmental regulation, planning strategy and contentious matters, with the opportunity to work on high-profile mandates alongside leading practitioners.

Requirements

• 2–4 years' PQE gained at a leading UK or international law firm.
• Experience advising on environmental and/or planning law, including major development, infrastructure, regulatory or contentious matters.
• Strong technical ability with excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing matters and working directly with clients in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• England & Wales qualified, with a strong interest in developing a career within environment and planning law.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading practice, work on complex and high-profile matters and build your career within a team offering excellent development and long-term progression.