Planning Associate: Lead Complex Projects & Clients

Jobtailor; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Exeter seeks a qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' experience in planning work to advise private and public sector clients on planning and environmental matters. The role involves cross-team collaboration with Public Sector, Real Estate, Construction and Corporate teams, handling complex applications and providing strategic guidance.

You will support planning partners, contribute to business development, and mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous Lexcel standards and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files independently
• Strong academic record
• Exceptional technical legal skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Unwavering client focus with track record of superior service delivery
• Sharp commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities
• Natural credibility in client-facing situations
• Methodical, disciplined and highly organised approach to complex matters
• Outstanding communication skills across all mediums and audiences
• Candidates subject to employment screening background checks

Responsibilities

• Advise private- and public-sector clients on contentious and non-contentious planning and environmental matters
• Work closely with Public Sector, Real Estate, Construction and Corporate teams
• Handle complex planning applications through legal reviews and strategic advice
• Advise on Section 106 and Section 278 agreements
• Provide planning advice on major development schemes in waste, affordable housing and private developer sectors
• Act for planning authorities and registered providers in relation to compulsory purchase orders
• Handle enforcement issues and public inquiry work
• Conduct planning due diligence on commercial and corporate transactions
• Build and maintain effective client relationships
• Train and develop junior legal staff and secretaries where appropriate

Skills

Planning Law

Client Relationship

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Solicitor (Qualified)

Tools

Lexcel Compliance

Job description

Jobtailor in Exeter seeks a qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' experience in planning work to advise private and public sector clients on planning and environmental matters. The role involves cross-team collaboration with Public Sector, Real Estate, Construction and Corporate teams, handling complex applications and providing strategic guidance.

You will support planning partners, contribute to business development, and mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous Lexcel standards and