Principal Associate - National Planning and Infrastructure Team

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect  
As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team 
Eversheds Sutherland has one of the largest national planning teams and is is engaged in some of the most complex and high value development and regeneration schemes across the country. 

The team works closely with colleagues throughout our national network providing expert advice in the promotion of schemes in the living sector (whether that is PBSA, senior living or non-traditional forms of residential accommodation); office and logistics development, data centres and regeneration projects. Our client list is enviable and we act for the largest national and global developers and promoters in the market on the most cutting edge and high profile projects. 

The team provides advice on and acts in the following specialist areas: 

• Strategic planning advice on opportunities and constraints.
• Pre-application advice and support.
• Acquisition / Development / Project Finance – including project support on corporate and real estate acquisitions and disposals.
• Environmental Impact Assessments as well as application review and support.
• Planning and highway agreements.
• Contentious matters such as planning appeals, judicial reviews and High Court and Appeal Court proceedings.
• Post-consent strategic advice.
• Drafting and negotiation of planning and highways agreements
• Listed building and conservation area issues.
• Highway issues.
   

We have an opportunity for a Principal Associate minimum 7 PQE to join the team in Leeds and this vacancy offers an excellent opportunity to become involved in a growth area for our team.

The Role 
You will be based in our Leeds office and will work on a national basis within the Development and Regeneration (“D&R”) sub-group of the National Planning Team. The D&R sub group prides itself on its ability to advise clients throughout the building life cycle - from the strategic planning advice required at the outset of a project, through acquisition and financing issues that may arise (alongside our wider team of lawyers) and subsequently to delivery of the consented scheme. The D&R team acts for a number of high profile global and national companies and leads on some of the most high profile projects in the market.

You will participate in the full range of work undertaken by the team and although based in Leeds the role requires a national focus. As well as working with local colleagues, you will assist other members of the national planning team in acting on a wide range of matters. The role will also involve taking an active role in the supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues. Although a full case load already exists within this highly successful practice, it will also be necessary to take a lead role alongside partners in the team in marketing and business development opportunities.

You will take on a client facing role from the outset and be expected to be able to manage junior resource efficiently and effectively. 

What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance 

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.