Planning Lawyer

Company: CapeClarke
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Super exciting Planning role in Manchester with a leading Planning Law practice.

Ideal level of lawyer for this role is 4+PQE but those with experience of the below are encouraged to apply.

Role will include:

  • Advising on planning, infrastructure, and highways law in relation to major development, energy, transport, and utilities projects.
  • Supporting and, where appropriate, leading workstreams on DCOs for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and other strategic consenting regimes.
  • Advising on compulsory purchase, land assembly, statutory powers, and related implementation matters.
  • Managing day-to-day client relationships, taking ownership of deliverables, transaction management, and the progression of matters.
  • Working directly with leading partners on nationally significant and market-shaping mandates.
  • Developing expertise across both front-end advisory work and contentious or challenge-related matters, while building sector-specific specialisms.

If the above sounds interesting and you are keen to explore – please get in touch with me.

Posted: September 19th, 2026