Planning Associate — Complex Projects at a Top Firm | Flexible Work

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Lucrative bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working

Job summary

Top 25 international firm in Leeds is seeking a Planning Associate with 2-5 years PQE to join its renowned team. You will handle high-profile, complex planning matters, including development consent orders, section 106 agreements and public inquiries, working with the Infrastructure practice and a supportive network of colleagues.

The role offers clear progression and a collaborative culture with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE in planning law
• Experience managing complex planning matters for large clients, ideally within a top-tier or international firm
• Proactive and commercially minded with excellent client handling and communication
• Collaborative team player willing to support junior colleagues and contribute to business development

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile, complex planning matters at top of the market
• Collaborate with Infrastructure practice to access strong client base
• Handle development consent orders, section 106 agreements and land assembly strategies
• Participate in public inquiries and related processes
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to business development

Skills

Planning law

Client handling

Commercially minded

Team player

Job description

Top 25 international firm in Leeds is seeking a Planning Associate with 2-5 years PQE to join its renowned team. You will handle high-profile, complex planning matters, including development consent orders, section 106 agreements and public inquiries, working with the Infrastructure practice and a supportive network of colleagues.

The role offers clear progression and a collaborative culture with flexible working arrangements.