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Associate/Senior Associate – Legal Planning
Ampa - Legal & Professional Services. Lead complex planning, development and infrastructure matters .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in planning law and a strong track record in drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements. Capable of leading planning strategy for major developments while managing contentious matters and fostering team development.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Planning Law ExpertiseSection 106 Agreement NegotiationContentious Matter ManagementClient Advisory on Planning StrategyTeam Development and Mentorship
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Hard Skills
Drafting SkillsNegotiation SkillsPlanning Strategy DevelopmentCompulsory Purchase AdvisoryContentious Matter Handling
Soft Skills
Proactive Client ManagementCollaborative ApproachSolutions-Focused Mindset
Industry Keywords
Major Development SchemesJudicial Review ProceedingsEnforcement MattersBusiness DevelopmentIntegrated Service Delivery
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead 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
- Collaborate with planning, heritage and architecture specialists to deliver an integrated service
- Supervise, mentor and support junior colleagues
- Contribute to business development, strengthen existing relationships and develop new opportunities
- Report to Paul Wakefield
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Strong track record drafting and negotiating complex Section 106 agreements
- Experience advising on compulsory purchase matters
- Experience guiding clients through major planning processes
- Excellent technical and drafting skills
- Commercial, solutions-focused approach
- Experience handling contentious matters including appeals, inquiries, enforcement issues or judicial review
- Proactive, collaborative approach to client management, team development and practice growth
- Desire to contribute to the evolution of an expanding planning team
- Employment subject to a variety of checks after an offer is accepted
Benefits
Comp & perks- Agile working with a blended approach to where and how employees work
- Flexible working arrangements based on individual needs and preferences
- Hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon and Tunbridge Wells
- Equal opportunities employer
- Supportive and ambitious team environment
- Opportunity to take meaningful responsibility and contribute to the direction of the group
- Work on high-profile planning and development projects
- Professional development through supervision, mentoring and support from colleagues