Environment & Planning Associate

Sonder Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Consultants is recruiting on behalf of a leading international law firm in London for an Environment & Planning associate. You will advise major corporates, developers, investors and public sector clients on complex environmental and planning matters, including development and infrastructure projects and regulatory issues.

The role offers exposure to high-profile mandates, with strong drafting, analytical and communication requirements and the opportunity for long-term progression within

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' PQE at a leading UK or international law firm.
• Experience advising on environmental and/or planning law, including major development, infrastructure, regulatory or contentious matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing matters and direct client interaction in a fast-paced environment.
• England & Wales qualified with interest in environment and planning law.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental law

Planning law

Client management

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

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.