Senior Planning Lawyer — Landmark Projects, Flexible Role

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is recruiting a Planning Senior Associate in Manchester for a Top 25 international firm. The role offers exposure to landmark infrastructure projects and a clear path toward partnership.

You will work within a Tier 1 Planning team, handling development consent orders, collaboration with transport and energy sectors, and high-profile client instruction. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE in Planning, a commercially minded approach, and a collaborative nature to mentor

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Planning law
• Proven experience handling complex planning matters for significant clients
• Commercially minded and client-focused, with strong communication skills
• A natural collaborator who supports junior colleagues and team development

Responsibilities

• Handle development consent orders, section 106 agreements, and land assembly strategies.
• Work on complex multi-disciplinary projects and public inquiries.
• Provide strategic advisory to clients and contribute to team growth.
• Collaborate with partners and infrastructure practices to access top-tier work

Skills

5+ years PQE in Planning

Commercially-minded

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment is recruiting a Planning Senior Associate in Manchester for a Top 25 international firm. The role offers exposure to landmark infrastructure projects and a clear path toward partnership.

You will work within a Tier 1 Planning team, handling development consent orders, collaboration with transport and energy sectors, and high-profile client instruction. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE in Planning, a commercially minded approach, and a collaborative nature to mentor