Ashurst Reach - Planning Lawyer

Description Consultant Lawyer -Planning Lawyer Ashurst Reach, London Recruitment About Ashurst Ashurst Perkins Coie is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com. Team Overview Ashurst Perkins Coie Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm and its clients with access to a high quality talent pool of consultant lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers, project managers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues. Essential Skills And Experience We are looking for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join our team. You will advise on a broad range of planning matters under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients, project teams, technical consultants and local planning authorities. There may also be opportunities to work on infrastructure projects and Development Consent Orders (DCOs), for those with an interest in this area. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of planning law, with a particular focus on the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 regime.
• Advise on planning applications, appeals, enforcement, permitted development, listed building and conservation area matters, and planning strategy.
• Draft, review and negotiate planning agreements and related documents, including section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings and conditions.
• Advise on the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), and on related environmental, land and property issues.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, the Planning Inspectorate, statutory consultees and other stakeholders.
• Support clients and project teams in managing planning risk and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policy and guidance.
• Where required, support infrastructure and DCO work under the Planning Act 2008. Key Requirements:
• UK-qualified planning lawyer with 5+ years' PQE.
• Strong, demonstrable experience of Town and Country Planning Act 1990 matters, including planning applications, appeals and section 106 agreements.
• Sound knowledge of national and local planning policy, and of related environmental and property law.
• Experience of DCOs, the Planning Act 2008 or nationally significant infrastructure projects would be an advantage but is not essential. Benefits Of Consulting With Ashurst Reach Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle. Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals. Top-tier support - Have the backing of a global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture. Recruitment Process Upon receiving your CV, one of our Talent team members will reach out for an introductory call to discuss the full recruitment process. Following this, we will invite you to an interview with the Reach leadership team. Background checks In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst Reach, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.