Planning Associate / Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Manchester seeks a Planning Associate/Senior Associate to join their award-winning team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years PQE in Planning and will work on innovative projects in Energy & Infrastructure, including renewable technologies. The firm values a friendly work culture alongside quality development. Competitive pay and substantial opportunities await the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Prestigious working environment

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual with a minimum of 3 years PQE in Planning.
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Advise on market-leading projects in Energy & Infrastructure.
• Work on renewable technologies and major projects in transport.
• Support large-scale projects reshaping the UK landscape.

Skills

Ambitious individual

Ability to manage complex workloads

Education

Minimum of 3 years PQE in Planning

Job description

Planning Associate / Senior Associate

This award-winning business offers excellent pay, exposure to exciting clients and the highest quality of work. Their renowned Planning team are seeking an Associate (3-8+ PQE) to join their vibrant Manchester office.

The Firm

This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top‑ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to both the quality of the work, the ongoing staff development and the working culture.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their workers.

The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of the work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

The Role

Working with this Legal 500‑ranked Planning team, you will gain exposure to exciting and innovative work with a diverse range of clients, supporting large‑scale projects which are at the forefront of development in the UK.

As a key member of the team, you will advise on market‑leading projects in the Energy & Infrastructure sector. This includes working on a range of renewable technologies like wind, solar, nuclear, carbon‑capture and battery storage as well as major projects in rail, road, air and more.

The work you will be involved in will reshape the face of the UK for generations to come and is vital to transforming and modernising the landscape for sustainable and productive use.

With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relation skills while helping to cement your position as a go‑to lawyer in the Planning sector.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious individual with a minimum of 3 years PQE in Planning
• Ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard

What's on offer

• Working for a Top 20 and multi‑award‑winning firm of significant prestige
• An opportunity to develop a revered reputation in the Planning practice area