Senior Associate, Legal Planning - Major Developments

Ampa; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakespeare Martineau in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its national Legal Planning team. You will lead on complex planning, development and infrastructure matters, advising developers, landowners and authorities while mentoring junior colleagues.

The role offers the chance to work on major residential, mixed-use and infrastructure projects within a high‑performing national practice, with a focus on delivering commercial, solutions‑focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning law, gained in public, private or mixed practice.
• Experience leading planning strategy for major residential, mixed-use or infrastructure developments.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills for complex Section 106 agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex planning, development and infrastructure matters.
• Draft, negotiate and oversee Section 106 agreements for major schemes.
• Advise developers, landowners, authorities and organisations on high-value planning matters.
• Manage contentious work, including appeals, enforcement and judicial review.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated services.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows.
• Support business development and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Planning law

Section 106 drafting

Legal strategy

Client advisory

Team mentoring

Job description

Shakespeare Martineau in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its national Legal Planning team. You will lead on complex planning, development and infrastructure matters, advising developers, landowners and authorities while mentoring junior colleagues.

The role offers the chance to work on major residential, mixed-use and infrastructure projects within a high‑performing national practice, with a focus on delivering commercial, solutions‑focused outcomes.