Planning Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) – Leeds/Nottingham/Birmingham

About the role

We are seeking a Planning Associate or Senior Associate (3‑8 years post‑qualification experience) to join a nationally recognised planning practice within a leading law firm. The role involves advising on both contentious and non‑contentious planning matters across real estate, infrastructure and development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice on strategic land and residential development schemes.
• Handle mixed‑use and regeneration projects, including planning agreements and highways matters.
• Manage compulsory purchase issues and support clients through judicial review and planning disputes.

Required profile

• 3‑8 years PQE with solid planning experience.
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.
• Experience advising on development‑led projects.
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a national platform.

Required skills

What we offer

• High‑quality, complex planning work on nationally significant projects.
• Strong national client base including developers, landowners and corporate occupiers.
• Clear and transparent progression opportunities.
• Supportive leadership, structured development and flexible working across Leeds, Nottingham or Birmingham.