Senior Associate - Planning (Contentious & Non Contentious)

Are you a motivated Planning Solicitor eager to take your career to the next level with one of the "Big 5" firms in the Manchester legal market?

Join a prestigious Planning & Environmental team renowned for driving some of the UK's most high-profile work.

The Firm

This global organisation is widely recognised for delivering exceptional service across a diverse range of industries. It holds numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, top-rated departments in Chambers & Partners, and boasts a wealth of highly ranked individuals and emerging talent. The firm's reputation for attracting top-tier legal professionals underscores the exceptional quality of its work, its commitment to staff development and its strong workplace ethos.

Despite its significant size, impressive growth, and strong financial performance, employees frequently describe the firm as having a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The leadership team is known for its genuine care and dedication to fostering a positive working environment.

The firm has received numerous accolades for the excellence of its work, alongside recognition for building a workplace that is both inclusive and diverse. Employees have the opportunity to work with leading international clients as well as some of the UK's most prominent businesses and organisations, while benefiting from the guidance and expertise of some of the finest legal professionals in the country.

The Role

Working with this Legal 500-ranked Planning team, you will gain exposure to exciting and innovative work with a diverse range of clients, supporting large-scale projects that are at the forefront of development in the UK.

As a key member of the team, you will advise on market-leading projects in the Energy & Infrastructure sector. This includes working on a range of renewable technologies like wind, solar, nuclear, carbon-capture and battery storage as well as major projects in rail, road, air and more.

The work you will be involved in will reshape the face of the UK for generations to come and is vital to transforming and modernising the landscape for sustainable and productive use.

With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relation skills while helping to cement your position as a go-to lawyer in the Planning sector.

As you can undertake a mix of contentious/non-contentious work as you see fit, you can carve out a Planning role that is fulfilling for you specifically.

By taking a lead on projects, developing new business and receiving continuous and ongoing professional development support you will be in an enviable position to develop market-leading expertise and take a significant and exciting step forward in your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious solicitor with 5+ PQE in the Planning space
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard
• Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Working for a Top 25 and multi-award-winning firm of significant prestige
• An opportunity to develop a revered reputation in Planning practice
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Top-of-the-range salary
• Excellent benefits package and well-being considerations