Aspiria Legal are proud to be working with a Top 100 UK law firm in the search for an Associate or Senior Associate to join their nationally recognised Planning & Environmental team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team at a time of continued growth. Working from Exeter, Bristol or Southampton, you'll advise on a broad range of high-profile planning matters, with a particular focus on major infrastructure projects and development schemes. The role offers exposure to exceptional quality work, genuine client contact and excellent opportunities to develop your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities:
- Advising clients on Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and other major infrastructure consenting regimes, supporting projects from strategy through to implementation.
- Advising on a broad range of Town and Country Planning Act matters, including planning applications, appeals, planning strategy and development delivery.
- Negotiating Section 106 agreements, highways agreements and other planning and infrastructure documentation.
- Providing planning support on corporate, real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions, including due diligence and planning risk advice.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Property and Transactional teams to deliver seamless client service.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser to a diverse client base.
- Supporting business development, networking and profile-raising activities to contribute to the continued growth of the team.
- Mentoring and supporting the development of junior lawyers and trainees.
About you:
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 3 - 6 years' PQE, although applications from candidates outside this range with relevant experience are encouraged.
- Experience advising on Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Infrastructure Consent Orders (ICOs) or other infrastructure consenting regimes.
- Strong knowledge of Town and Country Planning Act matters, including planning applications, planning agreements and development work.
- Experience within the energy, transport, utilities, regeneration or wider infrastructure sectors would be advantageous.
- Environmental law experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Commercially minded with excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
- Passionate about building client relationships and contributing to business development.
- A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for supporting the continued growth of a successful team.
Benefits:
- 28 days holidays per annum
- Buy and sell holiday options
- Discounted shopping package
- Lifestyle benefits and flexible working initiatives
- Gym membership
- 5 year sabbatical benefit
- Market leading parental leave
- Private Medical
- Emergency backup childcare
- Social & sports clubs
- EV car and bike schemes
- 2x volunteer days per year
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Legal (contact details on the Aspiria Legal website or via LinkedIn)