Planning Solicitor / Associate (5+ PQE) – East Anglia
The Planning Team
Our client base is wide-ranging and includes residential developers, agricultural and equine-related development, commercial buildings, affordable housing providers, local planning authorities, Parish Councils, and private individuals. They work on a wide range of planning, highways, historic environment and environmental services for our clients.
The Role
You will be an experienced Planning Solicitor supporting the firm with our planning offering to our clients, working in conjunction with our Commercial Property and Development teams.
Your main responsibilities will be, but not limited to:
- drafting and negotiating infrastructure agreements
- project development and appraisal
- funding due diligence
- planning appeals
- judicial review
- enforcement issues
- certificates of lawfulness
- public rights of way issues, including diversions and definitive map modification orders (desired but not essential)
- Compulsory Purchase Orders (desired but not essential)
Knowledge, skills and experience required
- At least five years of post-qualification experience in a similar environment
- Excellent client and team communication skills
- Willingness to help us develop the future of the planning team
- Be able to deliver tailored advice and solutions to our clients
