Planning Managing Associate – TCPA focus – London

Origin Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in London is seeking a Planning Managing Associate with 4-8 years of experience for a focus on development planning projects. This role offers a unique opportunity for career advancement and a genuine work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have an interest in legal tech and AI advancements in planning. The firm is known for its supportive environment and potential for partnership.

Benefits

Genuine work-life balance

Partnership prospects

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 4 - 8 years of post-qualification experience in planning law.
• Experience in development planning projects.
• Ability to streamline processes and train colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and test new legal tech products.
• Deliver training on new products to the team.
• Work on high-profile development planning projects.

Skills

Interest in legal tech

Understanding of AI in planning

Job description

Planning Managing Associate – TCPA focus – London

This highly rated planning practice has a rare opportunity for a development focussed Planning Solicitor to join them as either an Associate or Managing Associate. This practice has a great reputation for providing an all-round service, but this role will have a focus on development planning.

The incoming lawyer will work on a range of high-profile development planning projects on behalf of institutional real estate clients and investors. It is envisaged the incoming lawyer is likely to be between 4 – 8 years qualified.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

The successful candidate will help streamline internal processes and ensure the firm keeps pace with the evolving world of legal tech. Responsibilities will include evaluating and testing new products, rolling them out across the practice, and delivering training to colleagues.

A genuine interest in innovation and a solid understanding of how advancements in AI can benefit the planning sector are required. Candidates may currently be working at another law firm, in-house, or within a local authority.

What We Offer

This is a superb opportunity for a junior planning lawyer who is keen to push themselves on exciting projects while being supervised by experts with many years of service. The hiring practice has Real Estate running through its DNA, which means that planning will always remain a core function, and also means that partnership prospects are also realistic.

A genuine work-life balance and a happy firm to work at make this a unique opportunity. This role will suit either a regional planning solicitor keen to forge a career in the capital, or someone already based in London who is looking for high-quality development work and long-term prospects.