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

Wagstaff Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Bonus schemes

Wellbeing and mental health support

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate in Planning for its Exeter office. You will handle a broad range of planning and infrastructure matters, including large-scale developments and energy projects, with autonomy from the outset.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years PQE in planning law, experience at a reputable firm, and an interest in planning policy and climate-related development. The role offers a permanent, full-time position in Exeter with strong career progression

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ PQE in planning law.
• Experience at a reputable national, regional or city firm.
• Exposure to residential development and energy planning matters.
• Excellent communication with strong technical and organisational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Confident in building strong client relationships and understanding commercial objectives.
• Interest in planning policy, development and the energy/infrastructure sector.
• Self-motivated, ambitious and keen to grow professionally.
• Passion for supporting clean energy and climate related development.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of planning and infrastructure matters.
• Manage own caseload while collaborating with partners and colleagues across offices.
• Advise on large scale strategic developments and energy projects.
• Support property teams on acquisitions and disposals.
• Advise on contentious planning matters including enforcement and appeals.

Skills

Planning law

Residential development

Energy planning

Client relationships

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Planning – Exeter – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 (depending on experience)

A leading UK law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate (4+ years PQE) to join its highly regarded Planning and Infrastructure Consenting Team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major regional and nationally significant developments, with high levels of responsibility from the outset.

The Role
You will work on a broad range of planning and infrastructure matters, including:

• Large scale strategic development
• Nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects
• 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
• Advising on contentious planning matters including enforcement, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, statutory challenges and appeals
• You will manage your own caseload while working closely with partners and colleagues across the firm’s offices, handling high quality, high value work.

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will:

• Have at least 4 years’ PQE in planning law
• Bring experience from a reputable national, regional or city firm
• Ideally have exposure to residential development and energy related planning matters
• Be an excellent communicator with strong technical and organisational skills
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
• Be confident building strong client relationships and understanding commercial objectives
• Show genuine interest in planning policy, development, and the wider energy and infrastructure sector
• Be self motivated, ambitious and keen to grow professionally
• A passion for supporting clean energy and climate related development is highly valued.

Career Development
The firm is committed to supporting your long term career through:

• A culture built on openness, collaboration and continuous growth
• Clear development pathways and tailored progression opportunities
• Access to sector relevant events, conferences and networking opportunities
• A supportive environment that encourages innovation, community involvement and work life balance

Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, growth and flexibility, including:

• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Bonus schemes
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Opportunities to participate in charity, environmental and inclusion initiatives
• Further details are available on the firm’s Reward & Wellbeing page.

The firm welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made on request.

*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: £60000 – £85000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon