Planning Associate/Senior Associate

Chadwick Nott; Southampton; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Planning Associate/Senior Associate in Southampton to advise on planning matters for major infrastructure projects and complex development schemes. You will work with developers, landowners, investors and infrastructure providers, handling planning applications, development consent orders, and related agreements.

The role requires a strong planning background with a commercial mindset and offers exposure to high-value transactions, career progression, and a

Qualifications

• Lawyer with strong planning experience and commercial approach.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects and development schemes.
• Excellent technical planning knowledge and client advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise developers, landowners, investors on planning matters.
• Support Development Consent Orders, planning applications and appeals.
• Collaborate with teams on high-value real estate and infrastructure deals.

Skills

Planning experience

Commercial approach

Education

Qualified planning solicitor

Job description

Job title: Planning Associate/Senior Associate
Location: Southampton
Salary: £72,000-£90,000 DOE
PQE Level: 3+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded national Planning & Environmental team. Working across major infrastructure projects and complex development schemes, you will advise developers, landowners, investors and infrastructure providers on a broad range of planning matters.

The role offers exposure to Development Consent Orders, planning applications and appeals, Section 106 agreements, and planning support on high-value real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions. You will work closely with experienced colleagues while enjoying significant client contact and responsibility.

Applications are welcomed from lawyers with strong planning experience, excellent technical skills and a commercial approach. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, ambitious firm offering high-quality work, genuine career progression, flexible working and an excellent benefits package

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*