b Overview /b p In this Planning Solicitor role in Manchester, you help shape major infrastructure and development projects by advising on Development Consent Orders and alternative consenting regimes. You support examinations, provide planning and risk advice across corporate, real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions, and collaborate with transactional property teams. You will build trusted client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to a high-growth planning practice within a nationally recognised team. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive salary and bonus /li li sabbaticals /li li enhanced parental leave /li li private healthcare /li li mental health support /li li flexible working /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Advise on Development Consent Orders and infrastructure consenting regimes /li li Support examinations and implementation of consents /li li Handle Town and Country Planning Act work including applications and appeals /li li Negotiate planning agreements and s106 documentation and highways provisions /li li Provide planning support on transactions across energy, infrastructure, and real estate /li li Deliver planning due diligence and risk advice /li li Collaborate with transactional property groups and cross-functional teams /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Circa 3-6 years’ PQE in planning (flexible) /li li Experience with Development Consent Orders and infrastructure regimes /li li Solid grounding in Town and Country Planning Act matters /li li Strong drafting, analytical, and commercial problem-solving skills /li li Ability to build client relationships and manage stakeholders /li li Appetite for business development; mentoring junior lawyers /li li Experience in energy, transport, utilities, regeneration or infrastructure sectors (desirable) /li li Familiarity with environmental law (helpful) /li /ul ul li excellent communication /li li stakeholder management /li li business development /li li Development Consent Orders /li li infrastructure consenting regimes /li li Town and Country Planning Act /li /ul
Planning Solicitor employer: Jameson Legal
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