Planning Associate/Senior Associate

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international law firm as an Energy and Infrastructure Planning Lawyer. This dynamic role offers exposure to high-profile projects and a supportive team culture, perfect for those looking to advance their legal careers. With a market-leading salary and excellent benefits, you will work on significant issues in the energy and infrastructure sectors, collaborating with top professionals in a flexible environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a progressive firm known for its innovation and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Excellent benefits

Clear progression paths

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 0-6 years of PQE in Energy and Infrastructure Law.
• Strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Support partners in delivering energy & infrastructure projects.
• Handle development consent orders and planning applications.

Skills

Energy and Infrastructure Law

Planning Applications

Compulsory Purchase

Judicial Reviews

Public Inquiries

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Planning Associate/Senior Associate, London

Client: JMC Legal Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fae96b68b263

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Are you a talented Energy and Infrastructure Planning Lawyer 0-6 years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Energy and Infrastructure department? Progress your legal career in this Top 10 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm

This firm has a unique transatlantic heritage and has successfully combined scale and profitability similar to silver circle firms. Operating in 20 countries, this global law firm provides large-scale commercial services, advising large corporations, emerging businesses, and public bodies with complex needs. They emphasize their domestic clients and maintain long-standing relationships. Recognized for innovation and a forward-thinking approach, they focus on developed and emerging markets, with strengths in transport, energy, and insurance sectors. With Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings across many practice areas, they are known for developing top legal talent worldwide.

The Role

This is a standout opportunity for an Energy and Infrastructure Planning Lawyer to join a top 10 City of London law firm. You will be part of a growing, dynamic team exposed to diverse work, offering excellent development opportunities. The team advises major developers, energy companies, utilities, and public sector bodies on high-profile DCO and major project mandates. Responsibilities include supporting partners in delivering energy & infrastructure projects, handling development consent orders (DCO), compulsory purchase and compensation matters, planning applications and appeals, s36 consents, marine licenses, EIA and HRA, public inquiries, roads law, judicial reviews, asset protection, and some real estate and energy transactions. You will collaborate with colleagues across the firm, including in Real Estate and Energy teams.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified solicitor with 0-6 years of PQE.
• Good organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.

Benefits

• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear progression paths.
• Flexible, friendly working environment and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.