Planning Associate

The team works on supporting clients with complex consenting of projects, notably in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support clients on Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects.
• Provide advice and strategic support on the compulsory purchase of land rights for energy projects.
• Advise on Environmental Impact and Habitats Assessments related to major projects.
• Draft and negotiate planning and infrastructure agreements.
• Undertake planning appeal work on energy and infrastructure projects, including advocacy at hearings.
• Advise and support clients on judicial reviews in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
• Undertake tribunal work on compulsory purchase compensation claims.

Qualifications

• Associate level solicitor with experience in development work in the energy and infrastructure sectors, or enthusiasm to further their career in this area.
• Experience in planning matters, preferably on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong client engagement skills and a willingness to build lasting relationships.
• Willingness to work across London and Bristol, based out of the Bristol office.

We value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong.

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