Planning Associate: Complex Projects and Growth Practice

Trowers & Hamlins LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

GPP Pension Scheme (Aviva)

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Birmingham seeks an Associate in Planning to join our national practice. You will work on complex planning matters for private and public sector clients, with opportunities to influence strategy and development across offices.

The role emphasizes strong technical skills, client focus, and a track record of delivering commercial, pragmatic planning solutions. A supportive, ambitious environment and career development await.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' experience in planning work.
• Strong academic record.
• Exceptional technical legal skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Unwavering client focus with a track record of superior service delivery.
• Sharp commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Outstanding communication skills across all mediums and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Complex planning applications – legal reviews and strategic advice
• Section106 agreements
• Section 278 agreements
• General planning advice for major development schemes (waste, housing, private developer sector)
• Acting for planning authorities and providers in relation to CPO work
• Enforcement issues and public inquiry work
• Planning due diligence on commercial and corporate transactions
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships
• Active participation in marketing initiatives
• Ensuring files are managed in Lexcel-compliant manner
• Training junior staff and secretaries where appropriate

Skills

Planning law

Client relationship mgmt

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified solicitor

Planning experience (≤5 years)

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Birmingham seeks an Associate in Planning to join our national practice. You will work on complex planning matters for private and public sector clients, with opportunities to influence strategy and development across offices.

The role emphasizes strong technical skills, client focus, and a track record of delivering commercial, pragmatic planning solutions. A supportive, ambitious environment and career development await.