Associate/Senior Associate - Planning & Highways

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex Section 106 agreements.
• Support planning committees and advise on queries.
• Progress compulsory purchase orders and regeneration work.
• Collaborate across teams on major projects.
• Deliver client training and support business development.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 3+ years’ PQE in planning law.
• Strong experience with Section 106 and CPOs.
• Confident advising committees and managing appeals.
• Ability to support and guide junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.

Benefits

• Birmingham, located roles, we have a newly refurbished office in the City centre with an on-site café and free use of Gym facilities
• For Manchester vacancies, we have a City Central site, with newly refurbished facilities
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas.
• The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering.
• All IT equipment and support for effective home working
• An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise