Commercial Planning Solicitor

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a proactive Planning Solicitor with 35 years of PQE to join their growing team. This hybrid role involves providing strategic legal advice on planning law, managing a full caseload, and working with notable clients. Candidates should possess strong drafting and negotiation skills and have a deep understanding of the commercial challenges facing developers.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

High-quality, varied work

Qualifications

• 35 years' post-qualification experience in planning law.
• Strong understanding of commercial realities for developers and local authorities.
• Able to manage a full caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on all aspects of planning law.
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and handle planning appeals.
• Advise on environmental and highways law as related to planning.

Skills

Client Management

Drafting

Negotiation

Strategic Legal Advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Location:Hybrid 1 day per week in the Sheffield office

PQE Required:35 years

Employment Type:Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially mindedPlanning Solicitor (35 PQE)to join our clients growing legal team. This is a hybrid role, with just one day per week required in the Sheffield office. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in planning law and be confident managing their own caseload from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice on all aspects of town and country planning law Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, infrastructure agreements, and CIL matters Handle planning appeals, inquiries, and judicial reviews Advise on environmental and highways law as it relates to planning matters Support commercial and residential development teams with planning risk assessments and due diligence Liaise effectively with local authorities, consultants, and external counsel Stay abreast of legislative developments and policy changes

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 35 years' post-qualification experience in planning law Able to manage a full caseload independently Strong understanding of the commercial realities facing developers and local authorities Experience advising clients in both the private and public sectors Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client management skills Comfortable working autonomously within a hybrid model

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience Hybrid working model only one day per week in the Sheffield office Supportive, down-to-earth team culture High-quality, varied work with notable clients Career development opportunities

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