Planning Senior Associate/Director - Major Projects - 5+ PQE

The best planning lawyers don't just advise on developments. They help make them happen.

If you've reached the stage where you're looking for work that's bigger, more complex and genuinely makes an impact, this could be worth a conversation.

This team is involved in some of the UK's most significant development and infrastructure projects, from offshore wind farms and major transport schemes to large-scale regeneration projects, strategic housing developments and nationally important infrastructure. It's the sort of work that most planning lawyers aspire to be involved in, without having to build a career in the City.

You'll advise on every stage of the planning process, working on development consent orders, planning agreements, environmental impact assessments, compulsory acquisition matters and judicial review work. The role offers the chance to become a trusted adviser on projects that often take years to deliver and involve multiple stakeholders, government bodies and major private sector clients.

What stood out to me about this opportunity is the variety. One day you could be advising on a nationally significant infrastructure project, the next helping unlock a major regeneration scheme or supporting a renewable energy development. It's broad, intellectually challenging work that keeps you close to the commercial decisions rather than simply reacting to them.

The team continues to grow as demand for planning and infrastructure advice increases, so this isn't about replacing someone who's leaving. It's about bringing in another experienced lawyer who wants to be part of that growth, work alongside recognised specialists and help develop the next generation of planning lawyers.

If you're enjoying planning law but feel ready for larger projects, more responsibility and the opportunity to work on developments that genuinely shape the UK's future, I'd be delighted to tell you more.

For a confidential discussion, get in touch with Neil Campbell at QED Legal.