Planning Law Partner

Planning Partner Opportunity | Immediate Equity/Progression | Entrepreneurial Platform

A highly progressive and entrepreneurial planning practice is seeking a senior Planning Partner (or an experienced planning lawyer ready for immediate partnership progression) to join at a pivotal stage of growth.

This opportunity is aimed at an established practitioner, looking to step into a platform that offers autonomy, influence, and genuine strategic input at partner level.

The successful candidate will work alongside a highly respected Planning Partner with extensive experience across major UK development and infrastructure mandates, and a strong track record in complex, high-value advisory work.

The role

• Lead and develop a high-quality planning practice within a collaborative partnership structure
• Play a key role in shaping strategy, client development, and long-term growth
• Advise on a broad range of major infrastructure, commercial, residential, and development schemes
• Handle both contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including DCOs, compulsory purchase, highways, and environmental issues

The ideal candidate

• Established Planning Partner or senior lawyer at Legal Director level seeking immediate partner progression
• Significant experience advising on large-scale development and infrastructure projects
• Strong track record of client origination and relationship management
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and influence within a growing platform

This is a rare opportunity to join an evolving and ambitious practice at an early stage, with real scope to shape direction, build profile, and share in long-term success.

if you would like to be considered please send your CV to [email protected]