Managing Associate/Legal Director

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative law firm is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects, including offshore wind initiatives, while leading a collaborative team. With a focus on professional growth and client relationships, you will play a key role in shaping the future of planning law. The firm promotes a flexible working environment, ensuring a healthy work-life balance, and values diversity within its workforce. If you are passionate about planning law and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years PQE in a similar legal setting.
• Experience with Development Consent Orders and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead advice on planning issues and applications across various sectors.
• Supervise and manage junior team members while engaging in business development.

Skills

Planning Law

Development Consent Orders

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Managing Associate/Legal Director, London

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Client:

TLT LLP

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting for an experienced Planning lawyer to join our national Future Energy, Planning & Environment team at Managing Associate/Legal Director level. Due to the exciting growth plans across the team, this role can be based in any of our UK offices and is offered on a fully flexible working basis to accommodate part or full-time hours.

Your Role

As a key addition to our growing team, you can expect to be involved with:

• Leading advice on planning issues, applications, and appeals across various sectors, especially transport and renewable energy projects.
• Advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Handling consenting aspects of offshore wind projects.
• Collaborating with teams across different office locations.
• Supervising and managing junior team members.
• Engaging in business development and maintaining client relationships.
• Supporting the expansion of the DCO practice.
• Participating in Planning Know-How sessions on a rota basis.

Your Skills and Experience

We are looking for:

• A qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) with 7+ years PQE (or equivalent) in a similar legal setting.
• Experience with Development Consent Orders and advising on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
• Experience working with public and private sector clients, especially local authorities, with an understanding of local authority governance.
• Forward-thinking with excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Self-motivated with good workload and deadline management.
• Commercial awareness with some business development experience and ability to nurture client relationships.
• Deep understanding of client needs and acting in their best interests.
• Contributing to a collaborative culture and mentoring junior team members.

The Team

Our UK-based Real Estate group has over 180 professionals advising on thousands of transactions annually across the UK. Our team is recognized for expertise and sector knowledge, trusted by clients for high-profile and routine work.

The national Planning team handles issues like compulsory purchases, breaches of planning control, and infrastructure agreements. They have extensive experience working with local authorities, developers, and consultancies, managing planning applications, appeals, advocacy at hearings, and policy submissions.

About TLT

TLT is a fast-growing, innovative law firm working with high-profile clients across sectors. With over 1,200 staff in the UK and international partners, we have been recognized as Law Firm of the Year in 2021. Our purpose is to support clients, our communities, and the environment. We promote an open, collaborative culture, valuing diversity and flexibility, including hybrid working and work/life balance initiatives.