Planning Associate

With new and exciting client mandates, our high performing Planning & Infrastructure Consenting Team is looking for an infrastructure consenting-focused Managing Associate / Associate to join our London office. You'll become part of a wider national and international team of named experts and will have the support and structure to develop your career.

What You'll Do:

1. You will work with our wider team on a wide variety of infrastructure projects. You can expect the work to include:
2. Advising on Development Consent Orders in the energy, transport and water sectors for both promoters and objectors;
3. Advising on Transport and Works Act Orders for promoters of rail and light rail projects.
4. Advising on harbour orders, marine licences and harbour works approvals.
5. Providing strategic advice on the consents needed for a project.
6. Advising on optioneering, route selection and non-statutory and statutory consultation.
7. Reviewing application documents including environmental statements.
8. Drafting secondary legislation.
9. Supporting public inquiries and examinations.
10. Advising on land assembly strategies and compensation issues.
11. Advising on hybrid Bills.
12. Advising on public law issues such as vires, the exercise of powers and administrative law principles.
13. You will work closely with partners and other senior lawyers in the team and can expect to have significant levels of responsibility.

Who We're Looking For:

1. To be successful in this role, you will be a senior lawyer (ideally with at least 4 years of relevant experience) with a demonstrated track record of experience of advising on infrastructure consenting matters.
2. Have an aptitude for understanding the political context in which infrastructure delivery takes place and keeping abreast of changes in planning and consenting legislation, such as BNG and natural capital.
3. Have an enthusiasm for the Transport and Energy sectors and their transformative effect and importance in relation to climate change reduction and adaptation.
4. Be a confident stakeholder manager, with evidenced experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
5. Maintain efficient diary and task management across a range matters, maintain the accuracy and levels of client service expected within a high performing team.
6. Be confident in drafting clear and legally effective documents, which reflect the client's instructions.
7. Work closely with existing clients to nurture and develop relationships and acting as a trusted adviser through providing timely and quality advice whilst managing expectations.
8. This is a high-performing team with a strong reputation for people development, where you will receive support and structure from established HR, L&D, and delivery contacts to help elevate your experience to the next level.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!