LAW Absolute
Planning Associate

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Planning & Infrastructure Practice Hiring
The outstanding, highly acclaimed Planning & Infrastructure practice at this global law firm is hiring an additional Associate to join its excellent team.
The work is focused on major infrastructure, industrial, retail, and big-ticket residential development.
Key Requirements
The firm would love to hire a Planning Associate with upwards of 2 PQE who has stand-out experience of acting for developers, landowners, purchasers, and lenders, DCO, infrastructure projects, and planning due diligence. It would be helpful to have knowledge of environmental regulatory and compliance issues.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Essential Experience
In order to hit the ground running, candidates must have experience in a UK law firm’s Planning team and will already be involved in Infrastructure / DCO work.
Why Join Us?
The firm has a fantastic reputation in Real Estate and the Planning team offers one of the country’s most exciting platforms. The wider firm has a great culture, supportive and collegiate partners, and provides tremendous investment in professional development.
Application Process
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.


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