Real Estate - Planning Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Planning Associate with a strong background in English planning and environmental law. The role involves advising on key projects and includes responsibilities like negotiating contracts and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE and excellent organizational and communication skills, with an attractive salary of up to £145,000 available.

Benefits

Agile/flexible working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Discounted health and wellbeing memberships

Qualifications

• Experienced solicitor with strong understanding of English planning system.
• Experience in planning appeals and inquiries.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on planning applications and environmental assessments.
• Conducting due diligence and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Negotiating planning and environmental contractual provisions.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Solicitor (3+ years PQE)

Job description

Real Estate – Planning Associate

Unique opportunity for an experienced Planning Associate to join a Top tier firm with a global presence.

Real Estate - Planning Associate – 3+ years PQE – Salary up to £145,000 – London

The successful candidate will work alongside leading Planning lawyers advising on landmark projects across a diverse range of sectors.

The team frequently advises on a broad spectrum of planning and environmental issues, such as planning applications, environmental impact assessments, planning and highways agreements, planning appeals and judicial reviews, planning enforcement, listed building consent applications, and compulsory purchase.

You will be required to provide guidance on planning and environmental matters related to real estate, corporate, and financing transactions. This includes conducting due diligence, preparing comprehensive reports, and negotiating key contractual provisions such as planning and environmental warranties, indemnities, and both conditions precedent and subsequent.

The Candidate

• An experienced solicitor with at least 3 years PQE.
• Strong understanding of English planning system and environmental regulations.
• Must possess experience of planning appeals and inquiries.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £145,000 dependent on experience.
• Agile/flexible working.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life insurance
• Discounted health and wellbeing memberships.

There is no requirement for a CV to have an initial chat.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, then please contactAli Hameed (Senior consultant).

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