Associate/Senior Associate - Planning

at  TLT

We are recruiting for an experienced Planning lawyer to join our national Future Energy, Planning & Environment team at Associate or Senior Associate level.
Due to the exciting growth plans across the team, this role can be based in any of our UK offices and is offered on a fully flexible working basis to accommodate part or full-time hours.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We are looking for:

• A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) with between NQ-6 year’s PQE (or equivalent) in a similar legal setting
• Specific experience in Development Consent Orders and/or advising on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects would be highly desirable
• Experience of working with and advising public sector and private sector clients, particularly local authorities, and an understanding of local authority governance would be desirable
• A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• Commercially aware with some exposure to business development, with the ability to maintain and nurture strong client relationships
• Develop a deep understanding of your client’s business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client
• Contribute to our collaborative culture, with an ambition to assist in the development of junior team members

As a key addition to our growing team, you can expect to be involved with:

• Working alongside a team of specialist lawyers, advising on planning issues, applications and appeals across a variety of sectors, specialising in transport and renewable energy projects.
• Advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Acting in relation to the consenting aspects of offshore wind projects
• Plenty of client contact, running your own files and early responsibility for delivery of transactions.
• Collaborating closely with the wider team across our other office locations
• Taking an active involvement in business development, nurturing existing client relationships as well as new relationships
• Supporting in the exciting expansion plans for the DCO practice
• Participating in the team’s Planning Know-How sessions, which are delivered on a rota basis