Planning Associate / Senior Associate (3-8 PQE)
Leeds | Nottingham | Birmingham | Bristol
I am currently working with a leading national law firm with a strong reputation across the real estate, infrastructure and development sectors, seeking to appoint a Planning Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised planning practice advising on high-profile and complex matters across a broad range of sectors.
The Role
You will advise on a mix of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, working closely with colleagues across real estate, construction and environmental teams. The caseload will include:
Strategic land and residential development
Mixed-use and regeneration projects
Planning agreements and highways matters
Compulsory purchase
Judicial review and planning disputes
The team acts for a strong client base including developers, landowners, promoters and corporate occupiers, offering exposure to high-quality and often nationally significant projects.
The Firm
This is a forward-thinking national firm with a collaborative culture and clear growth strategy. The planning team is well-integrated across offices and offers:
High-quality, complex planning work
A strong national client base
Clear and transparent progression opportunities
Supportive leadership and structured development
Flexible working across Leeds, Nottingham or Birmingham
The Candidate
3-8 years' PQE with solid planning experience
Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
Experience advising on development-led projects
Ambitious and keen to progress within a national platform
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch directly to find out more.
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