KMA Legal Recruitment
Planning Associate

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A leading national law firm are seeking a Planning Associate or Senior Associate to join their office in Surrey.
Role
You will join the firm's national Planning team who advise developers, landowners, infrastructure operators and businesses on complex planning and development matters.
You will specialise in all aspects of planning, highways and compulsory purchase matters. You will support developers, landowners and local authorities on non-contentious issues arising out of the planning process, including the form and content of planning applications, planning obligations, and infrastructure agreements.
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Please apply if you have a minimum of 4 years PQE in planning law firm a recognised firm.
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You will join a team with an excellent reputation working with experts in their field. You will be working with exciting dynamic clients in a firm that pride themselves on developing their employees careers and rewarding them for their hard work.


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The team are afforded a very attractive work life balance so this could be suited to a lawyer working in the City or with a regional firm looking for a more flexible role. There are also excellent career opportunities for the right individual.
Please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal for more information or apply as directed.
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