Planning Associate

Planning Associate - Liverpool I am working with a top-tier international law firm on an opportunity for a Planning Associate with 3+ PQE to join its highly regarded national Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning lawyer looking to work on major development, energy and infrastructure projects, whilst having the backing of a large international firm and a genuinely strong regional platform. The role can be based in Manchester, Sheffield or Liverpool, with the wider Planning team operating on a UK-wide basis. The opportunity The Planning team is Band 1 Legal 500 ranked and works on some of the highest-profile development and infrastructure projects across the UK. The team has particular strength in energy and infrastructure, alongside major development work and advises on a broad range of complex planning matters including: Development Consent Orders (DCOs) Compulsory purchase and compensation Major planning applications and appeals Energy and infrastructure projects EIA and HRA Public inquiries Highways matters Judicial review Planning agreements Marine licensing Asset protection Planning aspects of major Real Estate and infrastructure transactions The role will also involve working closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Energy and Infrastructure, Construction and other specialist teams, giving you exposure to large, multi-disciplinary projects rather than purely standalone planning work. Why this opportunity? The firm has a well-established ..... full job details .....