Planning Associate / Senior Associate in Leeds

Job Description

Planning Associate / Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) Leeds | Nottingham | Birmingham | Bristol

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I am currently working with a leading law firm with a strong reputation across the real estate, infrastructure and development sectors, seeking to appoint a Planning Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) to join its growing team.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised planning practice advising on high-profile and complex matters across a broad range of sectors.

The Role\n

You will advise on a mix of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, working closely with colleagues across real estate, construction and environmental teams. The caseload will include:

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  Strategic land and residential development

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  Mixed-use and regeneration projects

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  Planning agreements and highways matters

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  Compulsory purchase

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  Judicial review and planning disputes

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The team acts for a strong client base including developers, landowners, promoters and corporate occupiers, offering exposure to high-quality and often nationally significant projects.

The Firm\n

This is a forward-thinking firm with a collaborative culture and clear growth strategy. The planning team is well-integrated across offices and offers:

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  High-quality, complex planning work

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  A strong client base

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  Clear and transparent progression opportunities

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  Supportive leadership and structured development

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  Flexible working across Leeds, Nottingham or Birmingham

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The Candidate\n

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  3-8 years' PQE with solid planning experience

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  Strong technical ability and commercial awareness

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  Experience advising on development-led projects

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  Ambitious and keen to progress within a platform

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If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch directly to find out more.

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