Associate/Senior Associate - Legal Planning at Shakespeare Martineau

The role

Shakespeare Martineau is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their Legal Planning Team in Birmingham. This role is for a planning law specialist to handle complex planning, development, and infrastructure matters for a diverse client base.

What you'll do

Lead on complex planning, development and infrastructure matters
Draft, negotiate and oversee Section 106 agreements and associated obligations for major development schemes
Advise developers, landowners, housebuilders, local authorities and national organisations on sensitive and high-value planning matters
Manage contentious work, including enforcement matters, appeals and judicial review proceedings
Work closely with our wider multidisciplinary consultancy to deliver a seamless and integrated service
Supervise, mentor and support junior colleagues
Play an active role in business development, strengthening existing relationships and helping to develop new opportunities

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in planning law, gained in a reputable public, private or mixed-practice environment

Experience leading or advising on planning strategy for major residential, mixed-use or infrastructure developments

A strong track record of drafting and negotiating complex Section 106 agreements, advising on compulsory purchase matters and guiding clients through major planning processes

Excellent technical and drafting skills, with a commercial, solutions-focused approach

Experience handling contentious matters such as appeals, inquiries, enforcement issues or judicial review

A proactive, collaborative approach to client management, team development and practice growth

A desire to contribute to the continued evolution of a highly regarded and expanding planning team

Associate/Senior Associate - Legal Planning

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