Planning Lawyer - Associate - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff is seeking an Associate Planning Lawyer to join their nationally recognised Planning team. You will work on transformative projects, advising public and private sector clients. Successful candidates will possess strong technical ability in planning law, excellent communication skills, and experience in high-profile planning projects. This role offers a chance to shape communities and work within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical ability in planning law required.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and build relationships.
• Experience on high-profile planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting documents like s106 agreements and planning reports.
• Handling litigation and liaising with courts.
• Advising clients on planning systems and processes.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Creative thinking

Job description

Overview

Planning Lawyer - Associate - Cardiff

Ready to shape the future of places and communities? A top 100 firm with a nationally recognised Planning team is seeking an Associate to join their Cardiff office. You'll work at the heart of transformative projects supporting both public and private sector clients on initiatives from urban extensions to major regeneration schemes, and be part of a specialist team of planning law experts.

The successful candidate will be technically sharp, commercially savvy and creatively minded. You'll be a natural communicator, able to simplify complexity and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drafting key documents including s106 agreements, planning reports, and litigation materials
• Handling litigation: pre-action correspondence, pleadings, liaising with courts, and preparing trial bundles
• Tracking critical deadlines and ensuring procedural compliance
• Advising clients on planning systems and processes with clarity and precision

Requirements / Qualifications

• Planning law specialist with strong technical ability, commercial awareness and creative thinking.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts and build relationships with stakeholders.

• Experience working on high-profile planning projects, and the ability to contribute effectively within a specialist planning team.

Contact

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or 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.