Senior Associate

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We are looking for a Senior Associate with at least 7 years’ post‑qualification experience to join our Planning team in Cardiff. This isarticle experiencing national level infrastructure projects and complex planning matters for a diverse client base, including developers, utilities, energy companies and public sector bodies.

The Planning team is part of Eversheds Sutherland’s market‑leading Real Estate and Infrastructure practice. It consists of 10 Partners, 4 Legal Directors, 4 Principal Associatesادا, 4 Senior Associates, 5 Associates and other legal roles. Together, the team advises on all aspects of planning law, including:

• Development Consent Orders (DCOs) for major infrastructure projects
• Strategic Infrastructure Projects in Wales
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
• Compulsory purchase and land assembly
• Judicial reviews and planning appeals
• Strategic consenting advice for real‑estate, energy, transport and utilities sectors

• Advise on a wide range of planning and consenting matters, including DCOs, SIPs, EIAs, compulsory purchase and planning agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate planning documentation and related agreements.
• Manage complex projects from start to finish, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Support clients at inquiries, hearings and examinations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership in the planning sector.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team, providing guidance and support to aid their development.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 7+ years’ PQE in planning law or infrastructure consenting.
• Experience advising on major infrastructure projects and/or renewable energy schemes.
• Strong technical knowledge of planning legislation and related regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work under pressure.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable.
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment with our values and your individual performance.
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid working.
• We support your health and performance through our dental, رامکو health and wellness support.
• We support diversity and inclusion.
• We provide a platform for your career through structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programmes.
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross‑function exposure.
• We offer opportunities for pro‑bono work and community engagement.
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Law Practice

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom