Managing Senior Associate - Planning

Our Planning & Environment team is the largest in the UK, with specialists advising on major projects across the Energy, Infrastructure and Real Estate sectors. Our Energy & Infrastructure consenting lawyers act for leading organisations including Ørsted, EDF, bp, Drax Power, National Highways, Transport for London, Heathrow Airport and Southern Water.

Recent work includes advising on the Hornsea 3 and 4 offshore wind farm Development Consent Orders, multiple utility-scale solar and battery projects, Net Zero Teesside and Northern Endurance Partnership projects, Heathrow Expansion, nuclear waste, and a portfolio of National Highways work.

Why Pinsent Masons

Our “exceptional by design” approach means we’ve deliberately shaped a firm where you can do your best work, combining high-quality matters, clear expectations and the support and flexibility to build a career that works for you.

Why join us?

Interesting work, real scale – the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters within a genuinely international firm

A firm that backs your growth – clear expectations, structured development and real investment in helping you reach your potential

A progressive culture – collaborative, inclusive and forward-looking, with the space to innovate and do your best work

A clear focus on sectors and clients – giving you the chance to build deep expertise and work closely with leading organisations in your field

Our commitment

At Pinsent Masons, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive and fair workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities throughout our recruitment processes. In line with local laws and cultural contexts across the jurisdictions in which we operate, we encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.

If you need reasonable adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process or to perform the role, please tell us, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.

How to apply

Applications are accepted via our recruitment portal only.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor, Anwen Wallington:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anwen-wallington-36177ba1

Email: [email protected]