
Our Planning team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Associate (3+ PQE) to support our work delivering some of the highest profile development and energy & infrastructure projects in the UK. The team operates on a UK basis, and the opportunity would suit someone based in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool or, potentially, Bristol.
You will be part of a growing and dynamic team ranked Band 1 in Legal 500. You will be exposed to diverse work-types and have a good degree of responsibility, providing an excellent opportunity for professional and career development.
You will take a lead role supporting partners in the Planning practice to deliver high profile development and energy & infrastructure projects. This will involve development consent orders (DCO), compulsory purchase and compensation matters, planning applications and appeals, marine licences, EIA and HRA, public local inquiries, highways matters, judicial review, asset protection matters, planning agreements, and real estate and energy/infrastructure transactions. The role will involve regularly working with colleagues across the firm, including in the wider Real Estate team.
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What’s in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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