Are you a talented Planning Solicitor NQ-2 years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive team? Progress your legal career in this Top 10 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law. The Firm: This firm has a unique international heritage and has successfully combined scale and profitability not dissimilar to what you see within silver circle firms. Operational in 20 countries, this global law firm is positioned to assemble large-scale commercial services for its clients. They advise large corporations, emerging visionary businesses, and public bodies that have complex and multifaceted needs. Whilst remaining global in vision, they continue to place an emphasis on their domestic clients and have long-standing client relationships that have continued through the decades. This firm is consistently recognised for its innovative and forward-thinking approach. The firm has a strong focus on developed and emerging markets and boasts an impressive track record in many sectors, including transport, energy, and insurance. The resulting mixture of incredible legal talent and exemplary clientele means this firm has been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings. This firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents around the world. The Role: This is a stand out opportunity for a Planning Associate NQ-2 years PQE to join their growing team. You will be part of a team that is growing steadily and is very dynamic, and you will be exposed to a wide array of work, which will provide you with a great opportunity for development. You will be taking a lead role with supporting partners in the Planning practice to deliver major energy & infrastructure and development projects, development consent orders (DCO), compulsory purchase and compensation matters, planning applications and appeals, s36 consents, marine licences, EIA and HRA, public local inquiries, roads law matters, judicial review, asset protection matters, and some major real estate and energy/infrastructure transactions. The Ideal Candidate: A Solicitor / Trainee with NQ-2 years of PQE. You will have good organisational skills. You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work. Benefits: Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths. A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Associate with NQ-2 years PQE, to join this Top 10 law firm in Manchester. Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Alex Rollinson at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.