Senior Associate, Planning & Development

Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakespeare Martineau is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its nationally recognised Legal Planning Team in Nottingham. The role focuses on high-value planning matters, including major residential schemes, infrastructure projects, and strategic development sites.

You will draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, advise developers and authorities, and manage contentious matters such as appeals and judicial reviews, while mentoring junior colleagues and supporting business

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning law and development matters.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills for Section 106 agreements.
• Experience advising a range of developers, landowners and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex planning, development and infrastructure matters.
• Draft, negotiate and oversee Section 106 agreements and obligations for major development schemes.
• Advise developers, landowners, housebuilders, local authorities and national organisations on planning matters.
• Manage contentious work, including enforcement matters, appeals and judicial review proceedings.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues as the team expands.
• Support business development and build client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated planning services.
• Contribute to the continued growth of Shakespeare Martineau’s planning team.

Skills

Planning law

Drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Team mentoring

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK)

Job description

Shakespeare Martineau is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its nationally recognised Legal Planning Team in Nottingham. The role focuses on high-value planning matters, including major residential schemes, infrastructure projects, and strategic development sites.

You will draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, advise developers and authorities, and manage contentious matters such as appeals and judicial reviews, while mentoring junior colleagues and supporting business