Associate / Senior Associate – Planning – Exeter – 4+ PQE – Exeter

Wagstaff Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Planning Associate or Senior Associate in Exeter for a permanent, full-time role with hybrid flexibility. The position offers a salary of £75,000 to £90,000 DOE and involves handling major planning projects for a leading regional law firm.

You will work on large-scale developments, energy schemes and planning obligations while advising housebuilders, land promoters and authorities. Strong client relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in planning law
• Strong technical skills in residential development and/or energy work
• Excellent communication, organisation and drafting abilities
• Confidence working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Meticulous, detail-driven approach
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships

Responsibilities

• Large scale strategic development projects
• Nationally significant energy and infrastructure schemes
• Handling planning obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy
• Advising on lawful development certificates and highways matters
• Supporting housebuilders, land promoters and local authorities
• Assisting on acquisitions and disposals
• Managing contentious planning matters including enforcement and appeals
• Running matters independently while collaborating with partners

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Planning – Exeter – 4+ Years PQE

Location: Exeter

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 (DOE)

A leading regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Planning Associate or Senior Associate (4+ years PQE) to join its highly regarded Planning & Infrastructure Consenting Team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major regional and nationally significant developments while progressing your career within a supportive, forward thinking environment.

The Role

• Large scale strategic development projects
• Nationally significant energy and infrastructure schemes
• Planning obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy
• Lawful development certificates and highways matters
• Advising national and regional housebuilders, land promoters and local authorities
• Supporting property teams on acquisitions and disposals
• Handling contentious planning matters including enforcement, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, statutory challenges and appeals
• Running your own matters while collaborating with partners and colleagues across multiple offices

Candidate Requirements

• 4+ years' PQE in planning law
• Strong technical skills and experience in residential development and/or energy related work
• Excellent communication, organisation and drafting abilities
• Confidence working under pressure and managing deadlines
• A meticulous, detail driven approach
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships
• Genuine interest in planning policy, sector developments and the wider implications for clients
• Enthusiasm for energy, infrastructure and contributing to a clean energy future
• Motivation to grow your network and support business development initiatives

Benefits

• A supportive, collaborative and people centred culture
• Clear career progression pathways and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to high value, complex work from day one
• Opportunities to attend sector events, conferences and networking activities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £75000 - £90000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon