New Job Opening: Planning Senior Associate in London, UK

Planning Senior Associate

Location: London
PQE: 4–8 years
Salary: £65,000 – £90,000 + bonus

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Planning Senior Associate to join a growing, multi-disciplinary planning and environment team at a leading UK law firm. The team operates nationally and advises across a wide range of development sectors.

The Role

You will work on varied planning matters, providing practical, commercial advice from project inception through to delivery. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements


• Advising on highways and related statutory agreements


• Supporting property and corporate transactions (due diligence)


• Handling contentious planning matters, including inquiries and hearings


• Advising on court challenges and judicial reviews


• Working on large-scale development and regeneration projects


• Collaborating with lawyers, consultants, and advocates


• Managing your own caseload and contributing to business development

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)


• 4–8 years’ PQE in planning law


• Strong technical knowledge of planning and highways law


• Experience with Section 106 and statutory agreements


• Exposure to contentious planning work and judicial reviews


• Excellent drafting, communication, and client relationship skills


• Commercial, pragmatic approach and ability to manage multiple matters

Desirable: experience across multiple sectors (e.g. residential, infrastructure, energy) and involvement in large regeneration projects.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus


• Clear progression opportunities


• High-quality, varied work across multiple sectors


• Supportive, collaborative environment


• Flexible working arrangements


• Strong focus on training, development, and wellbeing

For more info contact David on [email protected] or call 0333 996 2882