The brief
The role,
in context.
A leading Leeds based law firm is seeking a Planning Associate to join one of the largest specialist Planning and Environment teams outside of London.
The role offers exposure to major infrastructure, energy and strategic residential projects, working with major housebuilders, developers in the industrial, logistics and residential fields, and infrastructure providers. The team is top ranked and growing, offering the largest single site Planning practice outside of London.
Day to day
What you'll
be doing.
01
Advising major housebuilders, developers and infrastructure providers on planning matters.
02
Working on large scale residential, commercial and industrial developments.
03
Providing tactical advice on major infrastructure, energy and strategic residential projects.
04
Supporting partners across the Planning and Environment team on complex mandates.
Candidate profile
Who we're
looking for.
i
Specialist Planning Solicitor with a minimum of 1 year PQE.
ii
Keen interest in major infrastructure, energy and strategic residential projects.
iii
Ambitious and looking to progress in a top ranked, growing Planning team.
Why this role
The honest
upside.
01
Join one of the largest specialist Planning and Environment teams outside London.
02
Top ranked Planning team with the largest single site offering outside London.
03
Salary reflective of experience plus annual bonus of up to 35% of salary.
04
25 to 31 days holiday (with service) plus buy or sell up to 5 days, 5% pension contribution, BUPA cover, 4x salary death in service.
05
Hybrid working with 40 to 60% office time.
06
Career progression in a growing team.
What happens next
No CV blasted
without your say-so.
Step one
A proper conversation. 20 minutes, by phone or in person — about you, the firm and whether this actually fits.
Step two
Firm name disclosed. Only when you're qualified in and comfortable. Detailed brief and live mandates shared.
Step three
Submission & prep. CV sent only on your express permission. Tailored interview prep and honest offer support throughout.
