Associate ​/ Sr Associate - Planning 3-6 Years PQE

Reference:  / Senior Associate
- Planning
- Exeter - 3-6 Years PQE

Location:

Exeter Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: 60,000 to 85,000A nationally recognised law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (3-6 years PQE) to join its highly regarded Planning & Environmental team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects and complex development matters within a practice ranked in Chambers and Legal 500.

The Role You'll be responsible for advising on a diverse range of planning and infrastructure matters, including:

Development Consent Orders for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Infrastructure consenting regimes and examination processes

Town and Country Planning Act matters, including applications, appeals and development strategy

Negotiating section 106 agreements, highways agreements and related documentation

Providing planning support on corporate, real estate, energy and infrastructure transactions

Working collaboratively across the wider Transactional Property Group Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser

Supporting business development and contributing to the growth of the practice

Sharing knowledge and supporting junior colleagues

Candidate Requirements Approximately 3-6 years PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
Experience advising on DCOs, ICOs and/or major infrastructure consenting regimes

Strong Town and Country Planning Act experience

Experience in energy, transport, utilities or regeneration sectors (advantageous)
Environmental law experience (beneficial but not essential)
Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills

Commercial, pragmatic and solutions focused approach

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Enthusiasm for business development and team collaboration

Benefits

High quality, high profile work Clear progression pathways

Supportive, ambitious and collaborative team culture

Flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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/ At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
** At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*