Senior Associate - Planning & Environmental

Are you a talented Planning & Environmental Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Real Estate, Environment and Planning department? Progress your legal career in this Top 30 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:
As one of the world's leading international law firms and boasting over 2,600 lawyers globally, this truly is one of the most prominent firms around the globe. With over 25 offices across the globe, this firm is the proud recipients of multiple accolades across the Legal 500, Chambers, Times, Financial Times, and Thomas Reuters as well as numerous other publications.

With a history dating back over 100 years, they have built a highly regarded reputation within Energy, Financial, Corporate, TMT, Employment, Real Estate, Construction to name a few, and have built deep roots in Asia and EMEA, whilst continuing to develop their presence in the US.

Considered one of the most prestigious firms outside the magic circle firms, they have a number of key clients and large institutions to their client portfolio. This firm has grown through a mixture of natural growth and amalgamation of leading practices from the world; however, it has never lost its core values.

Their vision for the next decade is clear cut and this firm has no plans on slowing down on their growth. With this comes every opportunity for a vast arrange of international work and international secondments. Considered one of the big tech firms you will never be far away from the vast growing tech empires within the legal sphere.

The Role
This is a fantastic position for a Planning & Environmental Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE to join this leading Top 30 International practice within their City of London office.

Within this role you will;

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of planning and environmental matters including planning applications, environmental impact assessments, planning and highways agreements, planning appeals and judicial review, planning enforcement, listed building consent applications, and compulsory purchase.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such section 106 agreements, section 278 agreements, planning conditionality, and agreements on environmental liabilities.
• Advise on planning and environmental issues arising in real estate, corporate and financing transactions, including carrying out due diligence, reporting, and negotiating contractual provisions such as planning and environmental warranties, indemnities, and conditions precedent and subsequent.

Requirements

• You will be a 5+ years PQE solicitor qualified in England & Wales.
• You will have good organisational skills.
• You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
• Excellent client relationship skills and experience in business development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning & Environmental Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE, to join this top 30 law firm in London.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Alex Rollinson at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.