Planning Associate / Senior Associate – Exeter

Are you an experienced planning solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE looking for your next step?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Associate or Senior Associate to join a nationally recognised Planning & Infrastructure Consenting team in Exeter.

This is a highly respected national firm with a strong regional presence, top tier rankings in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and a reputation for advising on some of the most significant developments in the region. With a growing pipeline of major projects and a thriving client base, the team is now looking to expand.

The Role
You’ll work on complex, high impact planning matters across a wide range of sectors. Expect exposure to major regional and national projects from day one, including:

• Large scale strategic development
• Nationally significant energy and infrastructure schemes
• Planning obligations and CIL
• Lawful development certificates and highways matters
• Enforcement, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, statutory challenges and appeals
• Supporting wider teams on property acquisitions, disposals and contentious planning issues

You’ll run your own caseload while working closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm’s offices. This is a role offering high levels of responsibility, client contact and the chance to develop a sector specialism over time.

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring:

• 4+ years’ PQE with a strong grounding in planning law
• Experience in residential development and/or energy related matters (ideal but not essential)
• Excellent communication skills and confidence handling complex issues
• Strong technical ability, meticulous attention to detail and sound judgement
• The ability to build trusted, long lasting client relationships

A passion for energy, infrastructure and the future of sustainable development would be a real advantage, given the team’s significant work in this space.

Why Join?
You’ll be joining a forward thinking national firm with a culture that genuinely invests in its people. Expect:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Clear progression pathways and meaningful development opportunities
• Exposure to high value, high profile planning work from the outset
• A collaborative, supportive team that encourages autonomy and growth
• Opportunities to attend sector events, build your network and enhance your credibility

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk