Environment & Planning Associate

Sonder Consultants; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Consultants is seeking an ambitious junior-mid level associate to join the Environment & Planning practice of a leading international law firm in London. You will advise major corporates, developers, investors and public sector clients on complex environmental and planning matters, with exposure to development and infrastructure projects.

The role offers opportunities to work on regulatory and contentious matters, develop drafting and client‑facing skills, and progress within a

Qualifications

• Experience advising on environmental or planning law, including major development and infrastructure.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• England & Wales qualified with a strong interest in developing a career within environment and planning law.

Skills

Environmental law

Planning law

Client-facing

Analytical 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.