Senior Planning Associate

This leading law firm are seeking a talented Associate to join their growing planning and zoning group based in London.

The team is highly rated in the environmental sphere and are looking for an Associate with 2+ years’ PQE who is committed to a career in planning.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll work as part of a team of Associates on one or more major projects whilst having an opportunity to run smaller matters with appropriate supervision from a senior practitioner or partner.
• Working independently or as part of a larger team, the candidate will be responsible for advising clients on all aspects of the planning law and procedure, including:
• Working in large teams on major infrastructure projects securing Development Consent Orders
• Developing and implementing planning strategies for securing the necessary consents for major urban regeneration and city scape projects
• Supporting contentious matters, for example judicial review and land compensation claims
• Statutory agreement work including section 106 and s278 agreements
• Advice on statutory powers, especially CPO

Skills and Competencies

• You will have demonstrable analytical, organisational and communication skills and a client-friendly approach to advising.
• Ability to work under pressure within a supportive and collaborative environment;
• A confident communicator capable of cutting through to the crux of the advice and framing in a decisive and commercially orientated way;
• Team player who contributes positively to the culture of the group and has demonstrable inter personal skills to secure the confidence of our clients and other members of the clients professional team;
• Strong multi-tasking skills enabling you to work with the same commitment on multiple matters

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Elliott Dymond for a confidential discussion.

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*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful..