Planning Lawyer (7+PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Top 20 law firm is seeking an ambitious Planning Lawyer with 7+ years PQE to join its esteemed Planning department in Aberdeen. The role offers exposure to transformational projects in the Energy & Infrastructure sector, fostering growth with high-quality clients. Ideal candidates will show a proactive mindset and drive for professional development, supporting junior team members while enjoying a flexible culture and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Excellent financial package

Generous holiday entitlements

Clear progression potential

Exposure to top-tier clients

Qualifications

• 7+ PQE in Planning Law.
• Ability to handle diverse cases and collaborate with clients.
• Driven to assist in the development of junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on market-leading projects in Energy & Infrastructure sector.
• Lead on projects and develop new business.
• Involve in both contentious and non-contentious work.

Skills

Client relationship management

Proactive mindset

Innovative thinking

Job description

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There is an opportunity for an ambitious Planning Lawyer (7+PQE) to join an outstanding Top 20 firm, with the highest quality work and exposure to top-quality clients.

As a Senior Associate, you will join this highly esteemed, L500 ranked Planning department and work alongside leading professionals in the industry in this firm's modern Aberdeen office.

The Firm
This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to both the quality of the work, the ongoing staff development and the working culture.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their workers.

The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of the work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international clients, as well as some of the foremost UK businesses and organisations and to receive support from some of the premier legal talents in the UK.

Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.

The Role
Working with this Legal 500-ranked Planning team, you will gain exposure to exciting and innovative work with a diverse range of clients, supporting large-scale projects that are at the forefront of development in the UK.

As a key member of the team, you will advise on market-leading projects in the Energy & Infrastructure sector. This includes working on a range of renewable technologies like wind, solar, nuclear, carbon-capture and battery storage as well as major projects in rail, road, air and more.

The work you will be involved in will reshape the face of the UK for generations to come and is vital to transforming and modernising the landscape for sustainable and productive use.

With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relation skills while helping to cement your position as a go-to lawyer in the Planning sector.

As you can undertake a mix of contentious/non-contentious work as you see fit, you can carve out a Planning role that is fulfilling for you specifically. By taking a lead on projects, developing new business and receiving continuous and ongoing professional development support you will be in an enviable position to develop market-leading expertise and take a significant and exciting step forward in your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious individual with 7 years PQE in Planning
• Able to handle a diverse set of cases and collaborate with a wide range of clients, with a keen interest in fostering and growing client relationships.
• Driven to advance professional growth and assist in the development of junior team members.
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Working for a Top 25 firm with an award-winning culture
• Clear progression potential
• A flexible working culture allows you to work in a way that best suits you
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• Excellent package including financial protection benefits, well-being considerations and generous holiday/leave entitlements