Planning Associate / Senior AssociateNational law firm Leeds or Manchester Career progressionI''m working with a highly regarded national law firm looking to grow its Planning team, with an opportunity for an ambitious Planning Solicitor to join at 2+ PQE.This is an excellent opportunity to join an established national practice with a strong reputation across the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is involved in a broad range of high-quality work, advising an impressive client base on complex planning and development matters across the UK.With the flexibility to be based in one of the firm''s regional offices, this is a chance to access the quality of work and resources of a major national practice, whilst developing your career within a collaborative and supportive team.The opportunityYou''ll work alongside experienced planning practitioners on a varied and interesting caseload, with exposure to matters including:Strategic planning advice and development projects.Planning applications, appeals and judicial reviews.Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.Compulsory purchase orders and related compensation matters.Development consent orders and nationally significant infrastructure projects.Energy and infrastructure projects, including renewable energy developments.Advising developers, landowners, public sector bodies and major infrastructure clients.There is also scope to develop your experience across emerging areas of the planning market, ..... full job details .....