Senior Associate / Legal Director - Planning - Exeter (5+ PQE)
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 (depending on experience)
A leading regional law firm is seeking an ambitious and confident Planning Senior Associate or Legal Director (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Planning & Infrastructure Consenting Team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major development and nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects while taking on high levels of responsibility from the outset.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing and supporting a varied caseload of high quality planning matters, including:
- Large scale strategic development
- Nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects
- Planning obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy
- Lawful development certificates and highways matters
- Supporting property teams on acquisitions and disposals
- Contentious planning matters including enforcement, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, statutory challenges and appeals
You will work closely with partners and colleagues across multiple offices, running your own matters while contributing to the continued growth of the team. You will also support clients across the development lifecycle, acting for national and regional housebuilders, land promoters and local authorities.
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- At least 5 years' PQE in planning law
- Strong technical skills and experience in residential development and/or energy related matters
- Excellent communication, organisation and drafting abilities
- Confidence working under pressure and managing deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail and a thorough 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
*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.*
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Senior Associate / Legal Director - Planning - Exeter (5+ PQE) employer: Chadwick Nott
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