Planning Associate 2-5 PQE

Hunter Savage; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage is recruiting on behalf of a leading international law firm to appoint a Planning Associate into its London planning and development practice. This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded team advising on commercial and residential schemes across London and the South East, from early planning strategy through to delivery.

The role offers a competitive salary of £85,000 to £100,000, plus bonus and benefits, alongside high-quality work for major developers and investors, including

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE in planning (national/international firm) preferred.
• Experience in commercial or residential development required.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, commercial awareness and practical client advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning advice for commercial, residential and mixed-use development.
• Support housebuilders, institutional investors, build-to-rent and regeneration developers on significant schemes.
• Contribute to planning strategy, section 106 agreements, and planning conditions; assist with appeals and challenges as needed.

Skills

Planning law

Drafting

Negotiation

Client advisory

Job description

Hunter Savage is hiring on behalf of a leading international law firm to appoint a Planning Associate into its London planning and development practice. This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded team advising on commercial and residential schemes across London and the South East, from early planning strategy through to delivery.

The role offers a competitive salary of £85,000 to £100,000, plus bonus and benefits, alongside high-quality work for major developers and investors, including complex regeneration and estate renewal projects.

The Opportunity

Planning Associate - London

Hunter Savage is hiring on behalf of a leading international law firm to appoint a Planning Associate into its London planning and development practice. This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded team advising on commercial and residential schemes across London and the South East, from early planning strategy through to delivery.

The role offers a competitive salary of £85,000 to £100,000, plus bonus and benefits, alongside high-quality work for major developers and investors, including complex regeneration and estate renewal projects.

The Opportunity

This Planning Associate position spans planning advice for commercial, residential and mixed-use development. You will support housebuilders, institutional investors, build-to-rent and private rented sector operators, and regeneration developers on significant schemes across London and the South East.

Practice Focus

The team advises on planning strategy, section 106 agreements and unilateral undertakings, including affordable housing and viability provisions, as well as planning conditions and section 73 variations. The work also includes appeals and judicial review challenges, with opportunities to collaborate across real estate, construction, energy and infrastructure matters.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have at least two years' PQE in planning, ideally gained at a national or international firm, with experience in commercial or residential development. Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly on section 106 agreements, commercial awareness and a practical approach to client advice are important.