Associate – Planning & Environmental Law

Trowers & Hamlins LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Exeter seeks an Associate to join its Planning and Environmental team. The role covers complex planning applications, strategic legal reviews, and non-contentious advice across private and public sectors.

You will work with senior partners across the London, Exeter and Manchester offices to develop the planning offering. Candidates should have up to 5 years of planning experience, strong academic credentials and exceptional client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' experience in planning work.
• Excellent academic record with strong technical ability in planning law.
• Proven ability to manage files and client relationships independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex planning applications, with legal reviews and strategic advice.
• Negotiate Section 106 and Section 278 agreements.
• Provide general planning advice on major development schemes.
• Represent planning authorities and providers in relation to CPO work.
• Engage in enforcement issues and public inquiry work.
• Develop client relationships and participate in marketing initiatives.
• Ensure files comply with Lexcel procedures and contribute to training.

Skills

Technical legal skills

Strong academic record

Outstanding communication

Unwavering client focus

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Organised and methodical

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Exeter seeks an Associate to join its Planning and Environmental team. The role covers complex planning applications, strategic legal reviews, and non-contentious advice across private and public sectors.

You will work with senior partners across the London, Exeter and Manchester offices to develop the planning offering. Candidates should have up to 5 years of planning experience, strong academic credentials and exceptional client-facing skills.