Planning Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join its prestigious Planning & Infrastructure team in London. You will provide strategic planning advice on significant infrastructure projects across energy, transport, and water sectors. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in planning law and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers excellent career progression and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured career progression

High-quality work environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in planning law, ideally with large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of the political and legal context of infrastructure delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on planning requirements and consultation processes.
• Review environmental statements and draft legislation.
• Advising on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and public law issues.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Planning Solicitor – Infrastructure Projects | London

G2 Legal is working with a leading UK law firm to recruit a Planning Solicitor into its nationally recognised Planning & Infrastructure team, based in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team advising on some of the most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK. The team is involved in major developments in the energy, transport and water sectors, including electricity transmission, carbon capture, solar, battery storage, ports, airports and rail.

The Role:

You’ll be working on a wide variety of infrastructure projects, including:

• Providing strategic advice on planning requirements, route selection and consultation processes
• Reviewing environmental statements and drafting legislation
• Supporting public inquiries and examinations
• Advising on land assembly, compensation, hybrid Bills and public law issues
• Advising on Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Transport and Works Act Orders and harbour/marine authorisations

About You:

• A qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ experience in planning law, ideally with exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of the political and legal context of infrastructure delivery
• Passionate about the transport and energy sectors and their role in climate change mitigation
• Excellent stakeholder management and drafting skills
• Organised, proactive and committed to continuous learning and development

Why Apply?

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team with a strong reputation for people development. You’ll be supported by experienced partners and benefit from structured career progression, high-quality work and a collegiate culture.

Apply now or contact Tom Davies at G2 Legal to find out more.

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