Planning Associate

We are currently working with a Legal 500 Law Firm in the Midlands who are looking to grow their Planning team at all levels.

About the role

This firm’s Planning team conduct a broad range of planning related issues, including town and country planning, highways/infrastructure, compulsory purchase and land compensation matters, arising out of large and complex schemes across a diverse range of sectors.

The role will have a broad planning focus and will involve:

• planning law and its implications;
• compulsory purchase and land compensation;
• development consent orders;
• judicial review;
• listed buildings and conservation areas;
• planning agreements and unilateral undertakings;
• planning appeals;
• planning applications;
• planning enforcement;
• planning due diligence; and
• highways agreements

About the person

The Planning Solicitor will be a UK qualified Solicitor with ideally a minimum of 6 months experience gained in Planning Law.

Alongside an exceptional academic record, key skills that the Planning Solicitor must possess include a keen attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a passion for Planning law, client focus and the ability to identify and develop appropriate networking opportunities.

About the firm

The hiring firm is a highly regarded practice that continues to act as one of the leading progressive firms in the Midlands. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with some extremely well-respected partners, being part of a team that genuinely encourages personal skills development and growth. Hybrid working is available.

For further information on this or other similar roles please contact Laura Gripton at Robert Walters on 0121 260 2512 or email laura.gripton@robertwalters.com

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