Senior Associate - Planning

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate in Planning to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, advising a wide range of clients from developers to government bodies. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development, the firm provides an entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will be valued. You will engage in strategic planning discussions, draft complex legal documents, and manage your own caseload, all while enjoying the benefits of flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate about planning law and looking to advance your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Innovative training programs

Collegiate atmosphere

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in Planning Law with a strong focus on highways.
• Experience in drafting complex planning agreements and conducting appeals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on securing planning permissions.
• Draft and negotiate statutory agreements related to planning.

Skills

Planning Law

Highways Law

Client Management

Section 106 Agreements

Planning Appeals

Due Diligence

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Job description

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Senior Associate - Planning | 4+ years PQE | Top 50 Firm | London

The Firm

This Top 50 law firm is entrepreneurial in spirit and remains in the top tiers across most practice areas. They have over 700 lawyers with offices both nationally and internationally, maintaining a strong presence in the UK and overseas.

The firm fosters a highly collegiate atmosphere where junior lawyers work alongside senior partners, ensuring quality work from day one. Significant investment has been made into innovative training infrastructure, and their learning and development program is highly regarded in the legal sector. They offer flexible working as standard.

The Role

This firm is looking to expand its team with a Planning Senior Associate with 4+ years PQE, based in their City of London office. The team serves a diverse client base, including residential and mixed-use developers, retailers, corporate occupiers, contractors, charities, investors, funders, the NHS, local authorities, and government bodies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic and tactical advice on securing planning permission
• Drafting and negotiating statutory agreements
• Undertaking due diligence related to planning aspects of real estate, funding, and corporate transactions
• Advising on special protection areas, Assets of Community Value, and Village Greens
• Auditing planning application documents and committee reports to assist clients with risk management, appeals, judicial reviews, and enforcement
• Covering highways advice, with knowledge of EIA, CIL, and GLA planning

This role offers the opportunity to develop your own caseload and work closely with senior firm members on development-related matters.

Skills / Experience Required:

• 4+ PQE Planning Solicitor (UK qualified) with extensive experience in planning and highways law
• Experience drafting complex Section 106 agreements, highway agreements, land development agreements, and planning due diligence reports
• Experience working on planning-led regeneration projects
• Advising on planning judicial reviews and conducting planning appeals, including presenting at planning committees
• Confident and personable approach
• Strong client and matter management skills
• Proven track record of successful practice development