Planning and Environmental Associate

A Planning and Environmental Associate/Senior Associate is required to join a reputable, award-winning Top 50 UK Law Firm based in Chelmsford on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, driven, and forward-thinking lawyer to come and join the growing Planning and Environmental Team at an established law firm that upholds its reputation for providing exceptional service to its clientele. The team deals with a wide range of high-quality planning and environmental work, much of which is complex, high value, and high profile. Led by two Partners and supported by a diverse group of lawyers the team deals with six predominant practice areas, namely; Local Government, Housebuilder, Environmental, Strategic Land, Highways and Rights of Way, and Compulsory Purchase and Development Consent Orders.

On offer is the opportunity to work on high-quality matters with flexible working, training, and development and an attractive package.

Title: Planning and Environmental Associate/Senior Associate
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 DOE
Contract: Full-time permanent
Location: Chelmsford

Key Responsibilities of the Planning and Environmental Associate:

• Provide professional, proactive, high-level legal support to an allocated group of fee earners and the wider fee-earning team
• Manage and control a varied caseload, workload, and risk management concerning the role
• Deliver high-quality planning advice to our local planning authority, housebuilders, and development clients
• Support the head of the department and partners with their client work
• Develop relationships across departments and offices, as well as interact with other law firms and professionals
• Enhance the firm's standing in the community by developing a strong professional reputation and actively participating in professional and community activities
• Manage own time effectively to achieve targets and display excellent file management skills
• Assist in the design, delivery, and implementation of system changes

Desirable Skills and Requirements of the Planning and Environmental Associate:

• You will have 5+ years PQE in Planning and Environmental law
• You will be ambitious and driven
• You will be highly detail-oriented
• You will have experience within a regional, national, or City firm

Benefits to the Planning and Environmental Associate:

• You will receive an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes hybrid working, life assurance, generous holiday, lifestyle savings and learning portal access, and flexible benefits such as gym discounts, and voluntary private medical insurance

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Planning and Environmental Associate role, please apply now or contact Tom Chant at Sellick Partnership.

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