Partner / Senior Associate - Planning

Errington Legal

  • Cambridgeshire Lincolnshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Do you want to join a successful team, in an established yet growing firm, which enjoys an excellent reputation?Partner/Senior Associate - Planning - Lincolnshire or Cambridgeshire with hybrid workingClientYou will be joining a top 150 national law firm with offices across the Midlands and East AngliaRole
  • Provide expert legal advice to a range of clients (such as small and large volume housebuilders, commercial developers and landowners) including the negotiation and drafting of documentation relating to complex s106 agreement (including those relating to BNG requirements) as well as written advice on the implications of planning legislation and the NPPF/PPG and caselaw for clients
  • Carry out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client
  • Meet agreed KPIs and exhibit a commercial approach to financial management
  • Help the firm develop new business from existing clients and other professionals
  • Commit to continued professional development in this specialist sector
You
  • At least 6 years PQE in private practice and a solid knowledge of local government practice
  • Strong knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements (especially in a planning regard) and the related provisions of the Environment Act 2021 and the regulations made thereunder
  • Experience working with developers and landowners on planning matters and as part of a wider real estate team appreciating the “bigger picture” for the client
  • Knowledge of the interplay between planning law and agricultural and natural resources law
  • Have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge in this ever-changing area of law
Benefits include:
  • Discounts on major brands for living a healthier lifestyle
  • Membership of the firm's pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Private Health insurance
  • Opportunity to buy and sell additional holiday
For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact sue.peers@erringtonlegal.co.ukWe are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.CompanyErrington Legal is a legal specialist recruiter covering Solicitor and Legal Support vacancies in Cambridge, East Anglia and London. As specialists we are able to offer our candidates and clients a bespoke and proactive level of service during a recruitment campaign.Our candidates are highly valued and respected by Errington Legal. We know how important a career move is to any individual, and we understand that we need to be there to suggest and advise, not pressure or push.OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CANDIDATES:As a result of our extensive contacts and relationships we can offer you access to the finest legal firms in the area.With our salary and market knowledge, we are in a good position to offer realistic advice on salary levels and also make sure that the candidate gets a competitive deal.We offer feedback and support during and after the interview process.Our relationships are always fully confidential and honest. No information on any individual is ever passed on to third parties without prior consent.Errington Legal is committed to offering our clients a higher level of service as we have excellent market knowledge and access to the best calibre of candidates in the local area. We are able to identify the most talented and suitable candidates that will better support growing, forward thinking law firms and companies.Company info Website Telephone 01223 803814 Location Nine Hills Road
Cambridge
Cambs
CB2 1GE
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