Planning Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate planning is seeking a dedicated professional to join their dynamic team in Plymouth. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse array of high-profile projects, including offshore developments and major infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in planning and environmental matters, along with a passion for contributing to innovative solutions. With opportunities to collaborate with top-tier lawyers, this position promises a rewarding career path in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-admission experience in a planning team.
• Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Responsibilities

• Work on large-scale development consent orders and compulsory acquisitions.
• Provide strategic planning advice and review environmental statements.

Skills

Planning

Infrastructure

Environmental Work

Project Management

Judicial Review

Education

Legal Qualification

Job description

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Our Real Estate Planning team is widely regarded as one of the best in the UK, advising on some of the most iconic developments. Whether it is offshore wind farms located 40 kilometres out to sea, major residential schemes including garden villages and regeneration, new rail and road projects, airport developments, or waste and mineral projects; we are instructed on all of them.

What will you be doing?

Our national team offers clients a full spectrum of expertise and handles a range of complex mandates in the residential, commercial, infrastructure, environmental, and waste sectors, as well as contentious work in Judicial Review and Lands Chamber proceedings.

What does the ideal candidate look like?

Due to the growth in our work, as well as the variety and complexity of the projects we are working on, this role needs strong experience in planning, infrastructure, and environmental work, as well as a genuine enthusiasm to develop our great team.

This role will see you working on large-scale development consent orders, compulsory acquisitions, providing strategic planning advice, reviewing environmental statements, assisting with project management, and supporting our national real estate practice. The role offers an unrivalled opportunity to work on a wide range of premium level planning work outside of the City.

We've seen a significant increase in the work we undertake for major infrastructure providers and would like to hear from you if you have both the passion and expertise in this area. There are great opportunities to work with truly talented lawyers at the top of their field across our offices.

Minimum requirements to be successful in this role include:

• A legal qualification with 3+ years post-admission experience gained within a planning team.
• Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Experience of planning agreements.
• Experience of highway agreements.
• Ability to handle inquiries/examinations and judicial reviews relating to planning matters.
• Knowledge and experience of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).