Planning Senior Associate or Managing Associate - Leeds/Any office

Freeths; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeths in Leeds is looking for a Planning Senior Associate or Managing Associate with 3-8 years of PQE to join their growing Planning and Environment Group. This role involves advising on Section 106 agreements, conducting due diligence in property transactions, and working on contentious planning matters.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience, and the position offers a supportive and flexible working environment. Join our diverse team and contribute to significant development projects.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3-8 years PQE in planning law.
• Experience with Section 106 agreements and highways.
• Due diligence experience in property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Work on Section 106 agreements and statutory agreements.
• Advise on planning and highways law.
• Conduct due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Handle contentious planning work, including hearings.
• Participate in DCOs and regeneration schemes.

Skills

Planning law

Highways law

Due diligence

Contentious planning work

Section 106 agreements

DCOs

Job description

Planning Senior Associate or Managing Associate – Leeds (all offices)

The Team

Freeths LLP Planning and Environment Group is a truly multi‑disciplinary team of 42 professionals comprising planning lawyers, environmental lawyers, advocates and planning consultants operating across all development sectors. The Group is recognised for its depth of knowledge, breadth of experience and for providing clear, pragmatic and commercial advice and support in navigating the planning process – from the inception of a proposal through to delivery – in order to secure the optimal outcome for our fantastic clients.

Identified in the Planning Law Survey as one of the fastest growing planning teams over two consecutive years and ranked as the 10th largest in the country we wish to recruit a Planning Solicitor to work ideally in our Leeds office (all offices considered) (ideally 3‑8 years PQE) to support growth across the wider group which operates nationally. The team offers a supportive and flexible working environment with exciting work opportunities across many development sectors.

The Role

This position has arisen due to growth. Instructions are on the increase and so we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate planning lawyer to join our friendly, supportive and ambitious team ideally in Leeds, but other offices will also be considered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working on Section 106 agreements, highways and other statutory agreements.
• Advising on planning, highways and associated law.
• Conducting due diligence for property and corporate transactions.
• Handling contentious planning work such as Planning Inquiries / hearings, Court challenges and Judicial Reviews.
• Participating in DCOs and large regeneration schemes.

Desired experience and qualifications:

• Ideally 3‑8 years PQE.
• Experience with Section 106 agreements, highways, statutory agreements, planning and highways law.
• Due diligence experience in property and corporate transactions.
• Experience in Planning Inquiries / hearings, Court challenges and Judicial Reviews.
• Experience in DCOs and large regeneration schemes.

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Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.

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