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Associate / Senior Associate Planning and Environmental

Reed
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Sevenoaks, Kent TN14, England

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Join a UK Top 50 law firm as an Associate / Senior Associate in the Planning and Environmental Team, requiring a minimum of 5 years PQE.
  • The role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing high-quality legal support, and engaging in business development activities.
  • Candidates should have well-developed knowledge in Planning, Environmental, and Compulsory Purchase law, along with excellent communication skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days of holiday, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the role.

Associate / Senior Associate

  • Term: Permanent
  • Working Hours: Full-time (35 hours / Mon to Fri; Part-time will be considered)
  • Department: Planning and Environmental
  • Location: Sevenoaks
  • PQE: 5 years +

Join a UK Top 50 law firm with a heritage spanning over 150 years, as an Associate / Senior Associate in our Planning and Environmental Team. This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an ambitious, driven, and forward-thinking lawyer to contribute to a growing department recognised for its expertise.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Provide high-level legal support to an allocated group of fee earners and the wider team.
  • Manage a diverse caseload of planning and environmental work, focusing on delivering high-quality planning advice to local planning authority, housebuilder, and development clients.
  • Engage in business development activities to promote the firm and expand the area of work.
  • Work collaboratively with the leadership team on system changes, workflow, and process improvements.
  • Participate in marketing and client relationship-building efforts to attract new clients and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 5+ years PQE, ideally gained within a regional, national, or City firm.
  • Well-developed knowledge in Planning, Environmental, and Compulsory Purchase law.
  • Experience in managing significant responsibilities and a complex caseload.
  • Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a flexible approach to meet client needs.
  • Active involvement in marketing and business development with the ability to build good relationships with local referrers.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • 25 days holiday (FTE), increasing to 30 days for Senior Associates, plus Bank Holidays.
  • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years of continuous service.
  • Private Healthcare - BUPA (after 6 months’ probation).
  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.
  • Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice options.
  • Paid CSR day and enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
  • Subsidised gym membership and Electric Car scheme.
  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance.
  • Agile Working Policy and Dress for your Day Policy.

To apply for this Associate / Senior Associate position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.