Senior Associate/Legal Director - PlanningJoin to apply for the Senior Associate/Legal Director - Planning role at DAC Beachcroft DublinSenior Associate/Legal Director - Planning3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Associate/Legal Director - Planning role at DAC Beachcroft DublinGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.DescriptionOur highly-regarded, national Planning team are recruiting for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join our Planning team.Department: Real Estate - PlanningEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: NewcastleDescriptionOur highly-regarded, national Planning team are recruiting for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join our Planning team.As part of the much wider Real Estate Group team, the highly regarded group acts for an impressive array of blue chip clients spanning the public and private sectors - along with an excellent reputation for housebuilder work.The team advises on all aspects of planning and environmental issues including:-Residential, commercial, healthcare, educational and mixed use developmentsSection 106 agreementsInfrastructure and highway agreementsRights of wayDue diligence in support of property and commercial transactionsCILAppeals and judicial reviewEnforcementCPOsContaminated land liabilitiesWaste management regulation and environmental permittingStatutory nuisanceFloodplain issuesEnvironmental impact assessments/Habitats RegulationsBiodiversity Net GainNet-ZeroKey ResponsibilitiesThe Role Will IncludeActing as first and primary contact for clients on a day to day basis providing them with commercially focused legal advice.Adhering closely to client protocol and process.Be able to work independently and at a high levelProvide support to senior fee earners where appropriate.Provide supervision and coaching to junior fee earners.Make an appropriate contribution to non fee-earning activity e.g. marketing and business development, client relationship management, knowledge sharing, training, client seminars.Comply with the required standards for internal procedures e.g. financial management of files, billing regimes etc as well as the specific requirements of individual clients.Writing articles for publication both for in-house and external publications.Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseA Qualified Solicitor, ideally 6+PQE.Experience of Planning & Environmental Law, including Residential Development.Ability to deliver against client protocols and KPIs.Strong technical skills and an ability to understand and work through complex issues.A highly client focused and demonstrable ability to adopt a practical and commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.Ability to operate with a high level of self- sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority.Team oriented and collegiate with experience of and a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of the team.Exposure to (and success within) business development activities.Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships, undertake client marketing and influence at all levels. Ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues, building up strong relationships.Strong organisational skills to ensure a pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of Planning and Environmental matters simultaneously.A positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives.Able to handle a complex and constantly changing workload and to work well under pressure.Detail conscious with a concern for quality.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeOtherJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesLaw PracticeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at DAC Beachcroft Dublin by 2xGet notified about new Legal Director jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom.Sunderland, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoNewcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLegal Counsel, Central Europe - Western RegionNewcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoNewcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoNewcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 23 hours agoNewcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGateshead, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr