Associate/Sr Associate - Planning & Environmental - 2-5 PQE

Chadwick Nott; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, agile working environment

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Clear career progression pathways

Structured skills development and training

Exposure to diverse projects and sectors

Job summary

A respected national law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with 2-5 years of PQE to join its specialist Planning & Environmental team. The role involves delivering various planning and environmental work, including advising on agreements, drafting contracts, and managing projects. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. This position offers competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £80,000, hybrid working flexibility, and a supportive culture for career development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE in Planning and Environmental law.
• Strong technical drafting skills.
• Confidence managing multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of planning and environmental work.
• Advise on planning and infrastructure agreements.
• Draft and negotiate agreements and conservation covenants.
• Act on historic building matters and interpret planning permissions.
• Prepare high quality written work, reports and client communications.

Skills

Technical knowledge in Planning and Environmental law

Excellent written and verbal communication

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines

Client relationship building

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Planning & Environmental - 2-5 Years PQE

Location: Cheltenham

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

Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 (DOE)

A respected national law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with 2-5 years' PQE to join its specialist Planning & Environmental team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic, forward thinking Real Estate practice, advising on high profile development, natural capital, energy, housebuilder and landed estates projects.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for delivering a broad range of planning and environmental work, including:

• Advising on planning and infrastructure agreements, including Section 106 agreements
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106s, conservation covenants and environmental agreements (BNG, nutrient neutrality, landscape recovery)
• Acting on historic building matters
• Interpreting and advising on planning permissions and associated conditions
• Preparing high quality written work, including reports, agreements and client communications
• Supporting senior lawyers on major projects and managing smaller matters independently
• Liaising with local authorities, developers and key stakeholders
• Advising on environmental offences and enforcement matters, including support with PACE interviews
• Preparing and submitting appeals, judicial reviews and statutory challenges, working closely with barristers and internal teams
• This role offers exposure to complex, high value matters and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

Candidate Requirements

• 2-5 years' PQE in Planning and Environmental law
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Confidence managing multiple matters and deadlines
• Strong commercial awareness and a problem solving mindset
• Ability to build trusted client relationships
• A collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach

Benefits

• A flexible, agile working environment
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear career progression pathways
• Access to structured skills development and training
• Opportunities to work across major projects and diverse sectors

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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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, culture or any 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.