Planning Associate: Lead Major Developments & Regeneration

Eauzone Spa; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins in Manchester is seeking an Associate to join its Planning and Environmental team, handling complex planning applications and providing strategic advice for private and public sector clients.

You will work alongside partners Jacqueline Backhaus, Rory Stracey and Rob Walker, supporting planning matters countrywide and developing the future offering of the firm's planning practice. The role emphasizes client relationships and high-quality legal work.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate.
• 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
• Natural credibility and gravitas in client-facing situations
• Methodical, disciplined and highly organised approach to complex matters
• 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 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

Client-facing

Communication

Commercial awareness

Organisation

Education

Qualified solicitor

Strong academic record

Up to 5 years' planning experience

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins in Manchester is seeking an Associate to join its Planning and Environmental team, handling complex planning applications and providing strategic advice for private and public sector clients.

You will work alongside partners Jacqueline Backhaus, Rory Stracey and Rob Walker, supporting planning matters countrywide and developing the future offering of the firm's planning practice. The role emphasizes client relationships and high-quality legal work.