Planning & CPO Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Burges Salmon
- Location
- Bath
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 29 Nov 2014
- Closes
- 26 Dec 2014
- Sectors
- Construction & Skilled Trades, Planning
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Team
Ranked top tier by both Chambers and Legal 500, Our Planning & CPO team works for both the public and private sector on a wide range of planning work, including significant infrastructure projects.
We have particular strengths in regeneration and large mixed use developments, energy, minerals and waste, compulsory purchase, planning advocacy and High Court challenges. Members of the team are Legal Associates of the Royal Town and Country Planning Institute and the Law Society's Planning Panel of recommended experts. Team members also write and lecture extensively on a range of topics.
Work
Recent highlights include:
* Advising North Somerset and Bristol City Councils on planning and compulsory purchase for the South Bristol Link road scheme.
* Acting for East Devon District Council on a portfolio for major projects, including Cranbrook (a new sustainable settlement of several thousand houses east of Exeter)
* Acting on a number of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, including the first two offshore wind farms, and advising Anglesey Council on the proposed new nuclear power station at Wylfa and the Environment Agency on Hinkley C
* Advising on a number of planning appeals for a range of developments, including onshore wind, housing and also agricultural schemes, including undertaking the advocacy at Inquiry
The successful candidate will enjoy a varied workload and have the opportunity to do their own advocacy. The role could also include support to the firm's Local Government Team on local government law, if the applicant is suitably experienced and enthusiastic.
Requirements
We look for a proven academic record, coupled with good quality planning experience. We welcome applications from candidates working in both private practice and Local Government.
Salary & benefits
Competitive salary, depending on experience. We also offer generous relocation assistance.
Contact
For further information, please contact: Tel:
Applications
Please apply online via the careers pages of our website:
Burges Salmon is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
No agencies please.