Associate / Sr Associate – Planning – Exeter – 3-6 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will advise on planning and infrastructure matters within a respected firm’s Planning & Environmental team. You will handle complex projects, including development consent orders and infrastructure regimes, while supporting跨-team collaboration and business growth. The position offers exposure to major projects and a clear path for progression in a collaborative, high-calibre environment. You will help shape planning strategies and build strong client relationships to drive results.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• High quality, high profile work
• Clear progression pathways
• Supportive, ambitious and collaborative team culture
• Equal opportunities employer

Responsibilities

• Advise on developmental consent orders for NSIPs and related infrastructure projects
• Manage infrastructure consenting regimes and examination processes
• Handle Town and Country Planning Act matters, including applications and appeals
• Negotiate section 106 and highways agreements and related docs
• Provide planning input on corporate, real estate, energy, and infrastructure transactions
• Collaborate with the Transactional Property Group
• Build client relationships and act as trusted adviser
• Support business development and junior colleagues

Key requirements

• Approximately 3–6 years PQE
• Experience advising on DCOs/ICOs and major infrastructure regimes
• Strong Town and Country Planning Act experience
• Experience in energy, transport, utilities or regeneration (advantageous)
• Environmental law experience (beneficial)
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Enthusiasm for business development and team collaboration

• communication
• stakeholder management
• team collaboration
• planning law
• Development Consent Orders (DCOs)
• ICOs

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