Head of Department, Planning Partner/Partner Designate

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Department for Planning in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a new department within a highly regarded law firm known for its supportive environment and reputation for excellence. Ideal candidates will be senior lawyers ready to take on a partner role, with expertise in planning law, including negotiating agreements and advising on development schemes. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking practice that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning law and strategy.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning department and develop strategies.
• Advise clients on planning and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Planning Strategy

Negotiating s106 Agreements

Infrastructure Agreements

Compulsory Purchase

Rights of Way

Development Schemes

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Head of Department, Planning Partner/Partner Designate, Leeds

Client:

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

cc9b387722ea

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

My client is a highly regarded regional law firm based in Leeds, servicing a regional, national, and international client base. The firm has built a reputation for delivering top-notch legal services within a collegiate and supportive work environment. It is attracting senior lawyers from many of the international law firms and is quickly gaining a sterling reputation across various departments.

This key appointment is to spearhead a planning offering in Leeds. Suitable candidates will be at Legal Director level seeking their first Partner role or existing Partners looking to establish a new department.

Working closely with the Real Estate team, you will be adept at all aspects of planning. You should have significant experience advising on planning strategy, drafting and negotiating s106 Agreements and Infrastructure agreements, especially under the Highways Act, development and infrastructure schemes for residential and commercial use, across brownfield and greenfield sites. Additionally, experience with compulsory purchase, rights of way, highways, infrastructure projects, etc., would be valuable. Expertise acting for a range of clients, including national and regional developers, the public and private sectors, is of interest.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior planning lawyer eager to lead a new department within an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking practice. Both full-time and 4-day week planning lawyers are of interest.

If you wish to join a highly collegiate firm making waves in Leeds, please send your CV to Adele Callaghan or email to arrange a call to discuss the role. This role is only suitable for those qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.

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Created on 05/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom