Planning Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Manchester
  • £60,000-75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Are you a Planning Solicitor NQ-5 years' PQE looking for the next step in your career? This is a standout opportunity to join a highly respected Top 50 international law firm, renowned for its innovative approach, deep sector expertise, and commitment to excellence.With Real Estate accounting for half of the firm's overall turnover, planning sits right at the core of the practice and offers exposure to some of the most high-profile and complex projects in the UK market.The FirmFounded in London over 300 years ago, this firm has grown into an international practice with offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. It is widely recognised for its market leading work in real estate, education, energy, healthcare, leisure, finance and large scale projects.The firm's Real Estate practice is one of its defining strengths and is highly ranked in the Legal 500. The team regularly advises on multi-million-pound portfolio transactions, regeneration schemes, public sector housing projects, and real estate finance, offering lawyers a platform to work on major, cutting-edge matters within a supportive, collegiate environment.The culture combines the quality of a City firm with a more collaborative, flexible approach which is ideal for lawyers who want the best of both worlds.The RoleYou will join a Legal 500-ranked Planning team that acts for a wide range of clients across the private and public sectors. The group advises on complex regeneration, relocation, infrastructure and environmental matters, while also holding particular expertise in energy, real estate and development projects.You'll work alongside highly regarded partners and senior lawyers, gaining hands-on involvement in high-value matters while developing your own client relationships. The role also offers opportunities to collaborate with the firm's international offices.Examples of work include:
  • Section 106 agreements
  • Acting for public authorities
  • Planning Due Diligence & Corporate Support
  • Major Development Schemes
  • Inquiry Work
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) with experience in Planning Law
  • Strong technical ability, able to manage a varied caseload and client needs
  • Enthusiastic about client development and contributing to business growth
  • Team-oriented, with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues
What's on Offer
  • Work with a top-tier, international firm on premier-quality planning matters
  • Excellent training, mentoring and long-term career development
  • Exposure to a broad range of high-value, complex projects
  • Hybrid working and strong focus on work-life balance
  • Competitive salary, bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package
Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Joe Bryant on Joe@JMC-legal.comCompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Planning AssociateAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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