Managing Associate (5+ PQE) Real Estate Planning

Managing Associate - Planning (5+ PQE)
International Law Firm Growing Planning Team within Real Estate

I'm working with a leading international law firm that is expanding its Planning practice within its highly regarded Real Estate team. They are looking to appoint a Managing Associate (5+ PQE) to take a key role in delivering complex planning advice on high-profile development and infrastructure projects.

This is a genuinely strong opportunity to join a growing, specialist planning team that sits at the heart of major UK development work, advising developers, investors, landowners, and public sector bodies on some of the most significant schemes in the market.

You will advise on a broad and varied range of planning matters, including:

• Strategic planning advisory work
• Planning appeals and call-ins
• Compulsory purchase and compensation matters
• Contaminated land issues
• Environmental assessments and EIA work
• Infrastructure and development agreements
• Local and neighbourhood planning
• Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
• Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
• Listed buildings and heritage asset matters
• Planning enforcement and enforcement appeals
• Highways-related planning issues
• Urban regeneration and major development schemes

You will also have the opportunity to supervise junior lawyers, contribute to team development, and play a key role in building strong client relationships across the firm's real estate, infrastructure and public sector client base.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 5+ years' PQE with strong experience in UK planning law
• Exposure to a broad range of contentious and advisory planning matters
• Strong technical knowledge and a genuine interest in planning and development
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage complex matters independently and efficiently
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to advise clients on technical issues in a commercial way
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A calm, resilient approach when working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills

This is a chance to join a growing Planning practice within an international law firm that is heavily invested in its real estate offering. The team works on market-leading development, regeneration and infrastructure projects, offering strong exposure, excellent quality of work, and genuine scope for progression.

If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career within a highly respected and expanding team, I'd be very happy to have a confidential conversation.

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