Senior Associate, Planning – Energy & Infrastructure Lead

Pinsent Masons LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons LLP is recruiting a Managing Senior Associate in Planning & Environment across the UK, including Glasgow. You will lead on major energy and infrastructure projects, advising clients through complex planning processes and consenting strategies while developing senior client relationships.

The role requires England & Wales qualification with substantial PQE, strong technical planning expertise, and a proactive business development approach within a leading international firm.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with 6+ years’ PQE in planning and infrastructure.
• Experience advising on major energy and infrastructure projects.
• Commercially aware with a track record in business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on consenting strategies under relevant planning acts for major projects.
• Support Development Consent Order applications and other major consents.
• Advise on compulsory acquisition, EIA and habitats assessments.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to growth in the team.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer

Job description

Pinsent Masons LLP is recruiting a Managing Senior Associate in Planning & Environment across the UK, including Glasgow. You will lead on major energy and infrastructure projects, advising clients through complex planning processes and consenting strategies while developing senior client relationships.

The role requires England & Wales qualification with substantial PQE, strong technical planning expertise, and a proactive business development approach within a leading international firm.