Planning Associate — High-Profile Projects & Flexible Work

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Market leading salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Top 25 international law firm in Manchester is seeking a Planning Associate to join a Tier 1 Planning team and handle high-profile, complex matters shaping infrastructure. You will work with the Infrastructure practice and develop your client relationships while delivering strategic planning solutions.

The role requires 2–5 years PQE in planning law, a proactive, commercially minded approach, and a collaborative mindset to support juniors and contribute to business development within a

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE in Planning law.
• Experience handling complex planning matters for large clients.
• Proactive, commercially minded with strong client handling and communication.
• Collaborative team player willing to support juniors and contribute to BD.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile planning projects within a Tier 1 team.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure practice to access top client base.
• Develop technical planning expertise and client relationship skills.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Skills

Planning law

Client handling

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Top 25 international law firm in Manchester is seeking a Planning Associate to join a Tier 1 Planning team and handle high-profile, complex matters shaping infrastructure. You will work with the Infrastructure practice and develop your client relationships while delivering strategic planning solutions.

The role requires 2–5 years PQE in planning law, a proactive, commercially minded approach, and a collaborative mindset to support juniors and contribute to business development within a