Solicitor - #1641882

Consenting Lawyer (4-8 PQE) – Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester

Location: Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester

Experience: 4-8 years PQE

Are you a skilled Consenting Lawyer looking to work on some of the UK’s most high-profile energy and infrastructure projects?

Our client, a prestigious law firm, is seeking experienced consenting lawyers to join their market-leading Planning & Environment, Energy & Infrastructure team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in major projects that shape the UK’s infrastructure and energy landscape.

Why Join?

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  Top-tier planning & environment team: The largest dedicated planning team in the UK, advising on landmark projects.


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  High-profile projects: Work on nationally significant energy and infrastructure developments, including offshore wind farms, large-scale solar projects, carbon capture plants, nuclear facilities, and transport infrastructure.


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  Industry-leading clients: Work with major clients such as Orsted, EDF, BP, Drax Power, National Highways, Transport for London, and Heathrow Airport.


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  Cutting-edge legal work: Handle Development Consent Orders, compulsory acquisition, Environmental Impact Assessments, judicial reviews, and large-scale planning applications.


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  Career development: Gain early responsibility, direct client exposure, and first-class training within a dynamic, growing team.

The Role

As a Consenting Lawyer, you will:

• Advise on major energy and infrastructure projects, providing legal support on planning applications, environmental assessments, and consenting processes.


• Work on high-profile Development Consent Orders and Transport and Works Act Orders.


• Handle matters involving the Planning Act 2008, Town and Country Planning Act 1990, compulsory acquisition and compensation, EIA/HRA, inquiries/examinations, and judicial review.


• Collaborate closely with Energy & Infrastructure specialists on nationally significant schemes.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally 4-8 years PQE with strong experience in planning, environmental, or infrastructure law.


• Background in a large regional or national practice preferred.


• Expertise in one or more of the following: Development Consent Orders, Transport and Works Act Orders, compulsory acquisition, environmental assessments, and judicial review.


• Strong commercial awareness, business development skills, and a proactive approach.


• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive working environment.


• High-profile, strategic work with career-defining opportunities.


• A strong commitment to training, development, and career progression.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Consenting Lawyer to join a market-leading team and work on some of the UK’s most significant projects. If you're ready to take the next step, apply now to be part of this exceptional practice!