Senior Associate - Planning & Development (Hybrid)

Ampa; Leicester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakespeare Martineau is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its National Planning team in Leicester. The role focuses on complex planning, development and infrastructure matters, with opportunities to lead strategy, draft agreements and advise diverse clients across public and private sectors.

The successful candidate will bring extensive planning law experience, a strong track record in 106 negotiations and a proactive, collaborative approach to client service and team growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning law.
• Experience leading or advising on planning strategy for major residential, mixed‑use or infrastructure developments.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills for Section 106 agreements and related planning matters.
• Commercial, solutions‑focused approach with excellent drafting ability.
• Experience handling contentious planning matters (appeals, inquiries, enforcement, judicial review).
• Collaborative, proactive client management and team development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex planning, development and infrastructure matters.
• Draft, negotiate and oversee Section 106 agreements for major development schemes.
• Advise developers, landowners, housebuilders, local authorities and national organisations on high‑value planning matters.
• Manage contentious work including enforcement matters, appeals and judicial review proceedings.
• Collaborate with planning, heritage and architecture specialists to deliver integrated services.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues as the team expands.
• Contribute to business development and new opportunities.

Job description

Shakespeare Martineau is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its National Planning team in Leicester. The role focuses on complex planning, development and infrastructure matters, with opportunities to lead strategy, draft agreements and advise diverse clients across public and private sectors.

The successful candidate will bring extensive planning law experience, a strong track record in 106 negotiations and a proactive, collaborative approach to client service and team growth.