Managing Associate - Planning

This forward-thinking firm are constantly ahead of the curve; and have exciting growth plans in the coming 24 months. Their combination of technical know-how and commercial acumen, stand them out as a law firm, and the number of awards they have been presented with gives you a flavour of their success.

The Firm

This top 100 firm houses Legal 500 leading individuals mentioned and ranked on the Legal 500 chambers. With multiple tier 1 departments in many areas of the law, this firm have become the leading law firm in the North. This firm service a range of clients from some of the largest businesses to HNW and UNHW individuals domestically and overseas.

They are truly made in the North, to which they are very proud of the roots that they have. Growing from a small practice to a leading Law firm has allowed them to invest in their staff and Clients. You will find a truly re-awarding atmosphere working with a range of private and public Sector Clients. This firm have won multiple awards and are leading practice in terms of Staff Welfare.

The firm have grown substantially due to their dynamic team and strategic heavyweight hires. Despite their continuous expansion and continued organic growth plans, they have committed to preserving a real family feel throughout their offices.

Agile working, and a healthy work-life balance are important principles to the firm. Working from home is commonplace amongst their workforce and you have the ability to run your own day.

The Role

The firm is seeking a Planning Managing Associate to join their flourishing Leeds office.

The wider department has grown year on year and are highly ranked in the legal 500. They deal with a high quality of work, focusing on quality, with solicitors dealing with manageable caseloads.

The planning department is currently thriving, they deal with a varied caseload, acting for national retail and leisure chains, large country estates and leading public sector organisations. They have a particular expertise acting for the UK's biggest housebuilders.

You will carry out a very interesting caseload including development plans, objections to applications, section 106, 38, 278, 104 and other related agreements, wind farms, renewable energy, regeneration, development consent orders, compulsory purchase orders, applications and appeals.

This opportunity comes with excellent prospects for progression as it is a developing role to support the firm's growing caseload; senior positions at the firm are well within reach for the right candidate.

Requirements

• You will be a Planning Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE (there is no upper limit in regard to the amount of PQE)
• You will have good experience of running your own high-quality Planning caseload
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm are key
• You will have a meticulous eye for detail
• Excellent communication and client care skills are necessary

Remuneration

• Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE, plus an excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.