Associate – Housing & Regeneration Job at Capsticks Solicitors LLP (Exeter, London or Winchester)

Job Description

We are seeking a self-motivated and committed Associate (2+ years PQE) to join our team working on matters with a planning and highways focus. The ideal candidate will have experience with planning and highway matters within the social housing, local government and healthcare sectors. The Associate will join the planning team sitting within the Housing and Regeneration Division in our London office or in one of our regional offices.

Job Responsibility

Support the planning team with planning and highway matters on behalf of local authorities, housing providers and NHS Trusts
Draft and negotiate legal agreements covering planning and highway matters e.g. s106 Agreements, Deeds of Variation, s38/s278 Agreements
Prepare reports and advice to clients
Attend and provide legal advice at planning committees
Carry out land registry searches and review title
Deal with complicated queries across a range of planning and highway subjects from policy/application/appeals through to enforcement
Work closely with our development, construction, charging, litigation and other teams to ensure that the client's objectives are achieved
Provide technical support and supervision to associates, trainees and paralegals
Maintain and streamline working procedures to enable a smooth delivery of service to clients
Deal professionally and articulately with client enquiries and communications
Understand the ethos of the housing, local government and healthcare sectors and assist in the attainment of key performance indicators and other quality standards required by our clients
Establish strong relationships with the team's clients, deliver training to clients and internally to team members
Contribute to the team’s active business development with existing and new clients

Requirements

Experience in planning and highways – particularly s106 agreements, planning enforcement, planning committees and highway agreements
Knowledge and understanding of the affordable housing sector
Knowledge of the local government sector particularly in relation to planning and highways functions
Knowledge of the healthcare sector
Ability to manage a varied caseload
Ability to supervise juniors within the planning team
A natural affinity and empathy with clients and referrers and the ability to present well to both internal and external customers
The ability to draft documents to a high standard
The ability to work effectively as a team player
Able to contribute to business development – such as articles, webinars, client training
Are proactive and motivated
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent IT skills

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