Senior Infrastructure/Planning, Managing Associate/Legal Director

Job Description

The firm advises across all three UK legal jurisdictions, with particular strength in future energy, planning, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on complex planning advice, applications, and appeals, with a focus on transport and renewable energy projects
• Advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs)
• Acting on consenting matters for offshore wind developments
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple UK offices
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior team members
• Contributing to business development and strengthening existing and new client relationships
• Supporting the growth and development of the firm’s infrastructure and DCO practice
• Participating in internal knowledge-sharing and training initiatives

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 7+ years’ post-qualification experience (or equivalent) in planning and/or infrastructure law. They will have demonstrable experience advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects and/or Development Consent Orders, alongside experience working with both public and private sector clients; prior exposure to local authority work would be advantageous. A strong commercial mindset is essential, with proven ability to build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development activity. The role requires a confident and collaborative leader with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.

This opportunity would suit a senior planning lawyer looking to play a visible role in a growing, collaborative national practice, with genuine flexibility and progression at a senior level. The role offers full flexibility, including part-time or full-time working arrangements.

If this position could be of interest, please contact Teddie or Cameron for a confidential initial discussion. (Assignment 18023)

teddie@frasiawright.com    https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7/

cameron@frasiawright.com    https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/