Planning Lawyer (Infrastructure Projects)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Planning Lawyer for a 6-month contract, focusing on infrastructure projects. The role includes providing legal guidance, preparing Development Consent Orders, and advising on planning policy. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with experience in planning law and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in planning law.
• Direct experience with DCO processes is required.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on planning and consenting matters.
• Support preparation and examination of Development Consent Orders (DCOs).
• Advise on planning policy and environmental impact assessments.

Skills

Legal advice

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our customer, a leading law firm, is seeking a Planning Lawyer for a 6-month contract role, seconded to a major infrastructure client. The role will focus on supporting the planning and consenting stages of nationally significant infrastructure projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal advice on planning and consenting matters related to the development of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Support the preparation, submission, and examination of Development Consent Orders (DCOs).
• Advise on planning policy, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement during pre-application and examination phases.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate the successful progression of infrastructure projects through the planning system.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with demonstrable experience in planning law.
• Direct experience with DCO processes and supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant planning legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing capability, supports a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to our clients' needs through a global community of talent and advanced search technology. We were recently ranked in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes together.

At ElevateFlex, we value diversity and inclusion as critical to our success. As The Law Company, we are committed to hiring candidates from all backgrounds, fostering an equitable and inclusive work culture that attracts, retains, and celebrates talent. We invite you to apply and join the ElevateFlex team—help us change the legal landscape and make a difference in the legal universe.