Planning Associate / Senior Associate

Planning Associate / Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) Leeds | Nottingham | Birmingham | Bristol I am currently working with a leading national law firm with a strong reputation across the real estate, infrastructure and development sectors, seeking to appoint a Planning Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 PQE) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised planning practice advising on high-profile and complex matters across a broad range of sectors. The RoleYou will advise on a mix of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, working closely with colleagues across real estate, construction and environmental teams. The caseload will include: • Strategic land and residential development • Mixed-use and regeneration projects • Planning agreements and highways matters • Compulsory purchase • Judicial review and planning disputes The team acts for a strong client base including developers, landowners, promoters and corporate occupiers, offering exposure to high-quality and often nationally significant projects. The FirmThis is a forward-thinking national firm with a collaborative culture and clear growth strategy. The planning team is well-integrated across offices and offers: • High-quality, complex planning work • A strong national client base • Clear and transparent progression opportunities • Supportive leadership and structured development • Flexible working across Leeds, Nottingham or Birmingham The Candidate • 3-8 years' PQE with solid planning experience • Strong technical ability and commercial awareness • Experience advising on development-led projects • Ambitious and keen to progress within a national platform If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch directly to find out more. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.