Junior Planning Lawyer

Tees; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees, a leading law firm, is seeking a Junior Planning Lawyer in Cambridge. This role involves providing legal advice on planning matters, drafting agreements, and supporting sustainable development. Candidates should be qualified solicitors in England and Wales with strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Access to training programs and career development resources

Permanent health insurance and wellness programs

Competitive salaries and discretionary payments

Generous annual leave plus birthday off

Qualifications

• 2 years+ PQE preferred.
• Academic background in law focused on planning or environmental law.
• Communication, research, and analytical skills emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lawful and effective planning decisions.
• Advise on planning applications, appeals, and legal matters.
• Draft planning-related agreements and conduct legal research.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong legal research and analytical abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Strong academic background in law, ideally with a focus on planning or environmental law

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PQE: 2 years + Term: Permanent Working hours: Full time/Part time Department: Commercial Property Location: Cambridge The Firm

Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.

Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly.

At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.

Our mission: helping people to a better future

About The Role

• Ensure lawful and effective planning decisions are made and challenged where necessary.
• Support sustainable development by balancing legal compliance with environmental and community considerations.
• Develop expertise in a niche but impactful area of law, often leading to specialisation in planning, environmental, or public law
  
  

What This Role Would Include

• Assist in advising public and private sector clients on a wide range of planning matters, including planning applications, appeals, enforcement, and judicial reviews.
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and other planning-related legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports, briefings, and advice notes.
• Support senior lawyers in complex planning and environmental cases.
• Liaise with local authorities, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

While the following skills and qualifications are beneficial, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (2 years+ PQE preferred).
• Strong academic background in law, ideally with a focus on planning or environmental law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  
  

Our commitment to you

At Tees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and career growth, including:

Professional Development: Access to training programs, and career development resources.

Health and Wellness: Permanent health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.

Financial Benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.

Supportive Work Environment: An inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity.

Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave, plus birthday off.

At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.

By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact.

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