Planning Lawyer – Associate – Cardiff – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer – Associate to join a top 100 firm’s nationally recognised Planning team. You will support both public and private sector clients on major regeneration schemes and urban extensions, delivering clear advice and pragmatic solutions.

The role involves drafting s106 agreements, planning reports, handling litigation, and keeping deadlines. The successful candidate will combine technical planning expertise with commercial awareness and

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.

Job description

Planning Lawyer – Associate – Cardiff

Ready to shape the future of places and communities? A top 100 firm who boast a nationally recognised Planning team is on the lookout for a talented Associate to join them in their Cardiff office. You’ll be working at the heart of transformative projects supporting both public and private sector clients on everything from urban extensions to major regeneration schemes and be part of a specialist team of planning law experts.

The successful candidate will not just technically sharp, but also commercially savvy and creatively minded. You’ll be a natural communicator, able to simplify complexity and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

The Role:

• 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

If you’re a planning law specialist looking for your next challenge, this is a chance to work on high-profile projects that shape real places.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cardiff,