Planning Associate

AG Integrate by Addleshaw Goddard; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Planning Associate to join their London office, focusing on infrastructure consenting. The role involves advising on high-profile projects in energy and transport, with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Senior lawyer with at least 4 years of relevant experience in infrastructure consenting.
• Enthusiasm for Transport and Energy sectors and their role in climate change efforts.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and a desire for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of infrastructure projects, including advising on Development Consent Orders.
• Provide strategic advice, review application documents, and draft legislation.
• Work closely with senior lawyers, taking on significant responsibilities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Drafting skills

Understanding political contexts

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Purpose of the Role

With new and exciting client mandates, our high-performing Planning & Infrastructure Consenting Team is looking for an infrastructure consenting-focused Managing Associate / Associate to join our London office. You'll become part of a wider national and international team of experts and will have the support and structure to develop your career.

The Group and Team

• Located within the Real Estate Group, the Planning and Infrastructure Consenting Team works across London, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, comprising 15 lawyers (including 6 Partners), plus paralegals and trainees.
• The work is of excellent quality, varied, and involves providing comprehensive advice on planning issues, especially in energy and transport, housing, and urban regeneration.
• The team has seen growth in infrastructure consenting work, advising on high-profile projects in energy (electricity transmission, solar, battery storage, gas) and transport (ports, airports, rail).
• The firm has a strong sectoral focus in Transport and Energy, leading policy development and working collaboratively on high-value mandates.

What to Expect in This Role

• Work on a variety of infrastructure projects, including:
• Advising on Development Consent Orders, Transport and Works Act Orders, harbour orders, marine licenses, and approvals.
• Providing strategic advice, reviewing application documents, drafting legislation, supporting inquiries, and advising on land strategies and legal issues.
• Work closely with senior lawyers, with significant responsibilities.

Knowledge and Expertise

• Senior lawyer with at least 4 years of relevant experience in infrastructure consenting.
• Aptitude for understanding political contexts and legislative changes.
• Enthusiasm for Transport and Energy sectors and their role in climate change efforts.
• Confident stakeholder management skills.
• Thorough, consultative approach, efficient time management, and strong drafting skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and a desire for continuous learning.
• Ability to develop client relationships and act as a trusted adviser.

Our Firm

Addleshaw Goddard values diversity, growth, and collaboration, providing a supportive environment to fulfill potential. We demonstrate technical excellence and insight into client needs, serving FTSE100 clients and beyond. Our success is built on a diverse team with various backgrounds and perspectives, supported by employee networks.