Senior Associate – Planning

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Legal 200 practice in South West London seeks a Senior Planning Associate on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate Solicitor to join our client’s dynamic and growing planning department located in Putney. The successful applicant will handle a complex caseload of planning matters, whilst helping to supervise/lead the team. Responsibilities • Undertaking due diligence • Negotiating planning and highways agreements • Compulsory purchases • Compensation claims • Planning applications and appeals • Promotion agreements • CIL and permitted development rights • Judicial review claims • High Court challenges • Enforcement advice and appeals • Preparing CLEUD and CLOPUD applications • Business development The Candidate • Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE • Technical proficiency in planning law is essential • Previous experience supervising junior staff members is desired • Highly organised with the ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines • Demonstrate an aptitude for business development and marketing The Firm A leading UK practice established during a period of great innovation and change in the legal and technological world, our client has had offices in London’s legal industry for over a century and offers expert advice in a full range of legal practice areas. Having maintained such excellence, they attract and retain leading talent with numerous lawyers named as experts in their chosen fields. Commended in the Legal 200 and Legal 500 in addition to holding Lexcel and Investors in People accreditations, they provide a supportive working environment, fostering confidence and growth throughout the firm. Senior Associate – Planning