Job Description
Planning Lawyer - Senior Solicitor
Boutique International Law Firm
London or Reading
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Planning Lawyer seeking an opportunity to grow a UK focused practice whilst linking in with an international office network. In this newly created role you'll work as part of a cohesive team across a wide range of projects.
The firm has enormous strength and depth in the infrastructure field and has promoted several recent high profile projects including HS2 and complex work on behalf of National Highways and Transport for London.
This is a varied role where you will deliver commercially astute advice to a breadth of stakeholders including local authorities, landowners, developers and house builders. As a senior member of the team you'll play a key role in business development, creating thought leadership, internal strategic planning and developing others.
The ideal candidate will have the following credentials:
- Currently operate at Partner level or be a Partner in waiting with a network and proven business development skills
- Be a capable leader, able to manage tight deadlines and support others in achieving their goals
- Have an aptitude for delivering practical and sound commercial advice
- A proven negotiator who is focused on delivering positive outcomes for your clients
- A qualified lawyer with excellent all round technical knowledge including planning applications, infrastructure & planning agreements, hearings and appeals, compulsory purchase issues and planning due diligence.
If you're keen to join a firm that is well recognised in its field and offers the opportunity to grow your career in a balanced and collegiate environment; then please reach out.