Job Description
Commercial law firm in Cambridge is seeking to recruit two Planning lawyers. One of 2 to 5 years and the other of 6 or more years’ PQE. The team’s client base is wide-ranging and includes residential developers, agricultural and equine-related development, commercial buildings, affordable housing providers, local planning authorities, Parish Councils and private individuals. They work on a wide range of planning, highways, historic environment and environmental services for their clients.
The successful candidates will cover a wide range of Planning matters and will also work in conjunction with the Commercial Property and Development teams. Your main responsibilities include: • drafting and negotiating infrastructure agreements • project development and appraisal • funding due diligence • planning appeals • judicial review • enforcement issues • certificates of lawfulness • public rights of way issues, including diversions and definitive map modification orders (desired but not essential) • Compulsory Purchase Orders (desired but not essential).