Planning Associate: Complex Projects & Growth

Trowers & Hamlins; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension (GPP Aviva)

Private medical insurance

Gym membership

Health assessments

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins in London seeks an Associate to join its national planning practice, advising on complex planning and environmental work across private and public sectors. You will develop expertise in planning applications, Section106 and Section278 matters, and CPO work, with close collaboration with partners and clients across the country.

The role offers significant development opportunities, mentorship from senior lawyers, and exposure to market-defining projects in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' planning experience.
• Strong academic record.
• Exceptional technical legal skills.
• Outstanding client communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Complex planning applications – legal reviews and strategic advice
• Section106 agreements
• Section 278 agreements
• General planning advice in respect of major development schemes in the waste sector, the affordable housing sector, as well as the private developer sector
• Acting for planning authorities and registered 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 compliance with Lexcel procedures
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
• Training and development of junior legal staff and secretary (where appropriate)

Skills

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Client facing

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins in London seeks an Associate to join its national planning practice, advising on complex planning and environmental work across private and public sectors. You will develop expertise in planning applications, Section106 and Section278 matters, and CPO work, with close collaboration with partners and clients across the country.

The role offers significant development opportunities, mentorship from senior lawyers, and exposure to market-defining projects in a supportive,