Associate / Senior Associate – Planning – Exeter – 4+ PQE – Exeter

Associate / Senior Associate – Planning – Exeter – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 (DOE)

A leading regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Planning Associate or Senior Associate (4+ years PQE) to join its highly regarded Planning & Infrastructure Consenting Team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major regional and nationally significant developments while progressing your career within a supportive, forward thinking environment.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing and supporting a varied caseload of high quality planning matters, including:

• Large scale strategic development projects
• Nationally significant energy and infrastructure schemes
• Planning obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy
• Lawful development certificates and highways matters
• Advising national and regional housebuilders, land promoters and local authorities
• Supporting property teams on acquisitions and disposals
• Handling contentious planning matters including enforcement, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, statutory challenges and appeals
• Running your own matters while collaborating with partners and colleagues across multiple offices

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 4+ years’ PQE in planning law
• Strong technical skills and experience in residential development and/or energy related work
• Excellent communication, organisation and drafting abilities
• Confidence working under pressure and managing deadlines
• A meticulous, detail driven approach
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships
• Genuine interest in planning policy, sector developments and the wider implications for clients
• Enthusiasm for energy, infrastructure and contributing to a clean energy future
• Motivation to grow your network and support business development initiatives

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, collaborative and people centred culture
• Clear career progression pathways and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to high value, complex work from day one
• Opportunities to attend sector events, conferences and networking activities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion

How to Apply

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

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £75000 – £90000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon