10 hours ago
Key requirements
Genuine interest in planning law and its role in development, regeneration, energy and infrastructure projects Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret complex information Flexible and proactive approach Ability to work effectively as part of a busy and collaborative team
The role
Foot Anstey is seeking a Paralegal to join their Environmental, Planning practice group in Southampton. This role supports experienced lawyers on a broad range of planning and environmental matters, assisting with high-quality legal services for clients in the developer, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
What you'll do
- Support lawyers on a broad range of planning matters, including Town and Country Planning Act matters, Development Consent Orders (DCOs), nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) and major development schemes
- Draft legal documents, correspondence and planning-related submissions
- Provide legal, administrative and project-management support to the team
- Undertake legal research into planning legislation, policy, case law and regulatory developments
- Assist with due diligence exercises, document reviews, planning and infrastructure agreements, planning appeals, judicial review proceedings and matter management
- Support client reporting, knowledge management and the day-to-day operation of matters across the team
What we're looking for
Genuine interest in planning law and its role in development, regeneration, energy and infrastructure projects
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret complex information
Flexible and proactive approach
Ability to work effectively as part of a busy and collaborative team
Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
Proven organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment· nice to have
Experience as a graduate, aspiring solicitor undertaking the SQE, or individual with demonstrable interest in planning law and the built environment· nice to have
Benefits
Employee sabbaticals
Enhanced parental leave policies
Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships)
An open, flexible working environment
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Paralegal - Planning
Foot Anstey · Southampton
Southampton