Planning Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 50 law firm in Manchester is seeking a Planning Associate with 2-5 years PQE to join their dynamic team. The role offers the chance to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects within a supportive culture that promotes professional development and growth.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Excellent benefits

Clear progression paths

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Exposure to UK and international issues

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE as a solicitor.
• Good organisational skills required.
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in energy & infrastructure projects and planning applications.
• Support partners in the delivery of development consent orders and judicial reviews.
• Manage compulsory purchase and compensation matters.

Skills

Organisational skills

Enthusiasm for challenging work

Education

Solicitor 2-5 PQE

Job description

Planning Associate 2-5 years PQE l Top 50 firm | L500 ranked work

Join this Top 50 Firm and play a pivotal role in the further development of their already strong Planning team.
The Firm

This national Top 50 firm has become a household name with deep roots in the business community Nationally.

They have proven their ability to adapt and embrace change, with a unique model which has provided them with enhanced opportunities to grow as an entity and attract top talent.

The firm has been named one of the best firms to work for in the UK. They have multiple offices across the UK. They are highly regarded for all their core practice areas, and they attract leading and highly recommended individuals.

Their Real Estate offering is no exception and hosts leading Partners and Associates. If you are a Planning Solicitor looking to join a Top 50 firm with an enviable culture of support and investment, read on…

The Role:

This is a stand out opportunity for a Planning Associate 2-5 years PQE to join their growing team.

You will be part of a team that is growing steadily and is very dynamic, and you will be exposed to a wide array of work, which will provide you with a great opportunity for development.

You will be taking a lead role with supporting partners in the Planning practice to deliver major energy & infrastructure and development projects, development consent orders (DCO), compulsory purchase and compensation matters, planning applications and appeals, s36 consents, marine licences, EIA and HRA, public local inquiries, roads law matters, judicial review, asset protection matters, and some major real estate and energy/infrastructure transactions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A Solicitor 2-5 PQE
• You will have good organisational skills.
• You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.

Benefits:

• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Associate with 2-5 years PQE, to join this Top 50 law firm in Manchester.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Joe Bryant at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.