Managing Associate - Planning - Environmental

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Top 50 UK firm is seeking an ambitious Managing Associate specializing in Environmental Law with 5+ years PQE to join their Sheffield office. The role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in the clean energy sector, providing mentorship and guidance to junior solicitors while engaging with a prestigious client base.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary package

Access to high-profile work

Opportunity to work with leading individuals

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Environmental Law.
• Ability to lead on significant transactions.
• Strong appetite for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality Planning work in environmental matters.
• Mentor junior solicitors and foster a collaborative culture.
• Engage with a diverse client portfolio on complex challenges.

Skills

Environmental Law

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer (5+ PQE)

Job description

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Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2ffaf5cc4139

Job Views: 3

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Managing Associate - Planning - Environmental

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Planning Lawyer (5+ PQE) | Managing Associate | Top 50 UK Firm | Sheffield

An exciting opportunity awaits an ambitious Planning Lawyer with 5+ years of PQE to join a forward-thinking and award-winning Top 50 firm in their modern Sheffield office as Managing Associate.

With a strong focus on the clean energy sector, this role offers the chance to work on some of the most innovative and transformative projects in the UK.

The Firm

This prestigious national firm is celebrated for its ability to deliver exceptional legal services to a diverse client base, ranging from large multinational corporations to private clients and families. Known for its entrepreneurial approach, the firm encourages its lawyers to carve out their own specialisms and is proud to foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

With Tier 1 rankings in numerous practice areas from the Legal 500 and recognition across over 40 Chambers categories, the firm is a true leader in the legal profession. Many of its lawyers are celebrated as Hall of Fame inductees, Leading Individuals, Next Generation Partners, and Rising Stars, underscoring its reputation for nurturing top-tier talent.

The firm is consistently recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Companies to Work For, offering a dynamic, flexible working environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Its client base spans prominent FTSE 100 companies, major public sector organisations and international businesses, ensuring an exciting and high-quality workload for its teams.

The Role

As part of this top-tier Environmental team, you will contribute to some of the highest-quality Planning work in the country. Collaborating closely with national colleagues across the firm, you'll find a culture that is both supportive and highly collaborative.

In your role as Managing Associate, you will play a pivotal role in fostering this culture, offering guidance and mentorship to junior Solicitors as they develop their expertise.

Your responsibilities will span a diverse and dynamic range of environmental matters. From high-profile projects to major energy and infrastructure developments, you will gain hands-on experience with some of the most exciting and complex challenges in the field.

The client portfolio you will work with is equally varied and prestigious, including public and private companies such as manufacturers, housebuilders, commercial developers, minerals operators, and utilities. Additionally, you'll engage with public sector organizations, local authorities, and environmental regulators, offering comprehensive support across their environmental needs.

The ideal candidate:

• Environmental Managing Associate 5+ years PQE
• Sector expertise and ability to lead on significant transactions
• Strong appetite for professional growth and motivation to consistently deliver your best

What's on offer:

• Highly competitive salary package and excellent benefits
• Access to the most impactful and high-profile work available
• Opportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partners