Job Description
This international law firm has a number of new requirements for Consenting Lawyers to join the Planning & Environmental team. Applicants will ideally have around 2-5 years of relevant experience and the roles could be based from a number of locations including Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, Leeds or Belfast. The firm also operates a flexible/agile working policy so part of the week can be spent working from home.
Solicitors with experience inall or any of the following would be of interest - thePlanning Act 2008, the Transport and Works Act 1992, the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, compulsory acquisition/purchase and compensation matters, EIA/HRA, inquiries/examinations and judicial review. Depending on experience, youwill either work predominantly with theEnergy & Infrastructure consenting team or the Development Planning consenting team.This is the largest dedicated planning team in the UK with specialists covering a wide range of major projects across the Energy, Infrastructure and Real Estate sectors.
TheEnergy & Infrastructure consenting specialists are advising on some of the country’s most high profile projects, covering all forms of energy, such as offshore wind, large scale solar, carbon capture plants, nuclear, energy networks and pipelines, and infrastructure, such as water infrastructure, airports, new roads, rail, and rapid transit systems.
The Development Planning consenting specialists advise on market leading projects for a range of public and private sector clients. Theirwork includes major urban regeneration schemes, tall buildings, estate regeneration, residential, commercial and sport developments, Garden Settlements and over-station developments.
The successful candidate will ideally have gained experience with a large regional or national practice,have a strong academic background and an outgoing personality.Lawyers joining this friendly and dynamic team will encounter a broad range of work, acting for a range of high profile clients on large and nationally significant transactions. Whilst the successful candidate will sit within the UK national Property Group, they will have close links to theEnergy and Infrastructure orReal Estate Sectors.
In return, you can expect a market leading financial package which includes discretionary bonus, early responsibility and the chance to develop client relationships, first class training and employee investment.
To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or apply online.
jill@lusona.co.uk