Planning Lawyer - 4+ PQE

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented planning lawyer with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience to join a prestigious international law firm in London. This role focuses on advising clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors, including power stations and transportation networks. You'll be client-facing from the start, fostering relationships with notable clients while contributing to internationally funded projects. Ideal candidates will be UK qualified, though those from other commonwealth jurisdictions are encouraged to apply. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to work abroad, making it perfect for those looking to advance their legal careers.

Qualifications

• 4-6 PQE planning lawyer with experience in energy and infrastructure sectors.
• UK qualified or qualified in other commonwealth jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private sector clients on planning and consenting.
• Build and nurture client relationships from day one.

Skills

Planning Law

Client Relationship Management

Public Sector Advisory

Private Sector Advisory

Education

Qualified Lawyer in the UK

Qualified in Commonwealth Jurisdictions

Job description

This is an exciting chance for 4-6 PQE planning lawyer to join a top tier international law firm in London.

You will be advising a range of public and private sector clients on planning, consenting and compulsory purchases in a variety of sectors. This role has a particular focus on the energy & infrastructure sectors (power stations, electricity networks and rail/road etc).

Alongside the firm's international offices, their UK offices successfully work together as one national team and you'll be expected to be client facing from day one, building and nurturing relationships as your career develops with household and long-standing clients.

You'll have the opportunity to work on internationally funded planning projects - with the chance to work abroad on occasion.

Ideally, you will be UK qualified, but my client will consider candidates qualified in other commonwealth jurisdictions such as Australia and New Zealand.

If this role sounds like something you may be interested in, please follow the links to apply or drop me an email to arrange a time to chat.