Planning Lawyer

QC Legal is thrilled to collaborate with our prestigious client, a globally recognized law firm, in the search for a dynamic Planning and Infrastructure Consenting Lawyer to join their vibrant Dublin Office in the Real Estate Practice. This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a team that handles some of the largest and most complex deals in the market, propelling your career to new heights.

Why Choose This Role?

• Dynamic Environment: Immerse yourself in the bustling Dublin Office, where the team thrives on delivering exceptional results for an international clientele.
• Global Impact: Contribute to substantial, high-value, and international deals, playing a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape.
• Innovation Hub: Be part of an award-winning team committed to innovation, offering you exciting opportunities to work on challenging and market-leading projects.
• Career Catapult: Propel your career to new heights with excellent training, self-development opportunities, and real prospects for growth within a global legal powerhouse.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Strategic Advisory: Advise clients on the regulatory consents required for infrastructure projects and develop strategies for their seamless execution.
• Consenting Process Expertise: Navigate the consenting process under various regulatory regimes in Ireland, including Gas Acts, Maritime Area Consent legislation, and the Roads Acts.
• Environmental Compliance: Conduct a thorough review of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Natural Impact Statements, providing clients with advice on statutory compliance.
• Due Diligence Mastery: Undertake planning and environmental due diligence, reviewing data rooms, and preparing reports to assist the Corporate Group on M&A projects.
• Legal Analysis: Analyze planning permissions, Opinions, and Certificates of Compliance with Planning, collaborating with colleagues for seamless coordination.
• Litigation Insight: Provide advice on the judicial review process, prosecuting or defending judicial review proceedings, and defending planning and environmental prosecutions.
• General Legal Counsel: Offer general planning and environmental law advice, including planning exemptions, compliance, interpretation of planning legislation, and relevant case law.
• High-Impact Deals: Work on substantial, complex, high-value, and international deals that will challenge and elevate your skills.

About You:

• Dedicated and Ambitious: Demonstrate unwavering dedication and ambition with stellar communication, technical finesse, and strong commercial acumen.
• Strategic Visionary: Showcase a demonstrable ingenuity for Planning and Infrastructure law, coupled with a real flair for strategy.
• Proven Experience: Boast superb previous experience within Planning and Infrastructure, actively contributing to high-value deals within international firms and possessing 6+ years PQE.
• Technical Mastery: Exhibit technical accuracy and pragmatism with an empathetic approach to clients.
• Legislative Expertise: Display a breadth of experience and understanding of technical legislation, regulatory requirements, and expectations applicable to planning and consenting matters.
• Results-Driven Passion: Consistently deliver excellent results, showcasing real competency and passion in your previous experience.
• Client Management Skills: Possess excellent client management and relationship skills essential for fostering strong connections.

What’s in It for You?

• Comprehensive Onboarding: Embark on a first-class onboarding and career development program tailored to legal professionals.
• Real Career Growth: Experience tangible opportunities for career growth within a globally recognized law firm.
• Client Relationship Responsibility: Take charge of developing key client relationships, contributing to the firm’s continued success.
• High-Value Deal Participation: Work on high-value deals that define your career trajectory.
• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including opportunities to work on large and high-profile national and cross-border transactions.