Associate/Senior Associate - Planning
On-siteSouthampton, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Advise clients on Development Consent Orders for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Town and Country Planning Act matters, including planning applications, appeals, and development delivery. Negotiate planning and infrastructure agreements such as section 106 and highways agreements. Provide planning support on corporate, real estate, energy, and infrastructure transactions, covering due diligence and risk management. Collaborate across the Transactional Property Group to deliver high-quality client service while building strong relationships and identifying new opportunities. Play an active role in business development and profile-raising activities. Share knowledge to support the development of junior lawyers and trainees.
Required Qualifications
- Approximately 3–6 years' PQE
- Experience advising on Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Infrastructure Consent Orders (ICOs) and/or other major infrastructure consenting regimes
- Strong experience of Town and Country Planning Act matters, including planning applications, planning agreements and development delivery work
- Experience in the energy, transport, utilities, regeneration or wider infrastructure sectors
- A commercial and pragmatic approach, with a focus on delivering practical solutions and exceptional client service
- Strong drafting, analytical and technical legal skills
- Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships, with the credibility to become a trusted adviser
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, consultants and external partners
- An enthusiasm for business development and contributing to the continued growth and success of the team
- A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in supporting and developing junior colleagues
- Location: Southampton, Bristol, Exeter
- Working Pattern: Full-time
Desired Qualifications
- Experience of environmental law
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