Planning & Infrastructure Associate — Hybrid, Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Planning & Environmental law to join its Exeter team. The role involves advising on planning, infrastructure and development matters, with hybrid flexibility for a permanent, full-time position.

You will work on major projects, contribute to business development and collaborate across the Transactional Property Group, with a focus on quality client advisory and strong drafting skills.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• Experience advising on DCOs, ICOs and major infrastructure regimes
• Strong Town and Country Planning Act experience
• Experience in energy, transport, utilities or regeneration sectors desirable
• Environmental law experience beneficial but not required
• Excellent drafting, analytical and technical skills
• Commercial, pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning and infrastructure matters for major projects
• Lead on DCOs, ICOs and infrastructure consent processes
• Negotiate section 106 agreements and related documentation
• Provide planning support on corporate, real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions
• Collaborate with the wider Transactional Property Group
• Build strong client relationships and act as trusted adviser
• Support business development and growth of the practice
• Share knowledge and mentor junior colleagues

Skills

DCOs/ICOs experience

Town and Country Planning Act

Infrastructure project experience

Environmental law

Commercial drafting and stakeholder mg

Job description

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Planning & Environmental law to join its Exeter team. The role involves advising on planning, infrastructure and development matters, with hybrid flexibility for a permanent, full-time position.

You will work on major projects, contribute to business development and collaborate across the Transactional Property Group, with a focus on quality client advisory and strong drafting skills.