Planning Senior Associate, 6-9 PQE, Int. Law Firm, London

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Planning & Infrastructure team in London. This role involves working on complex infrastructure projects, particularly in the energy and transport sectors. The ideal candidate will have 6-9 years of PQE and a strong grasp of the regulatory landscape. This position offers excellent career progression prospects and the opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure developments across the UK. Join a dynamic team known for its strategic advisory work and innovative policy development.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years PQE in planning and infrastructure consenting.
• Strong understanding of political and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-profile infrastructure projects in energy and transport.
• Work on Development Consent Orders and marine licences.

Skills

Planning and Infrastructure Consenting

Regulatory Landscape Understanding

Strategic Advisory Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE)

Job description

Job Description

A highly regarded international law firm client is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its nationally recognised Planning & Infrastructure team in London.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of complex infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on the energy and transport sectors. The team is noted for its expertise in Development Consent Orders, Transport and Works Act Orders, harbour orders, marine licences, and wider planning and consenting matters. The successful candidate will advise both promoters and objectors on high-profile schemes, including electricity transmission, carbon capture, ports, airports, rail, and renewable energy developments.

This is a compelling opportunity to join a dynamic, cross-office team, well known for its strategic advisory work and involvement in forward-thinking policy development, especially within the transport and energy sectors.

The ideal candidate will have between 6 and 9 years' PQE in planning and infrastructure consenting, gained within a well-regarded UK practice. A strong understanding of the political and regulatory landscape underpinning infrastructure delivery will be essential to success in this role.

This position offers excellent prospects for career progression, a competitive remuneration package, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team engaged in some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

To apply or discuss your current situation confidentially, please reach out to Thiago Silva.

Please note that where a level of experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.