Junior Planning Solicitor

The Lodge; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Camden Town is seeking a newly or recently qualified Planning Solicitor to join their specialized team. Candidates should have at least 6 months of Planning Law experience and an interest in development projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment with a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive package

Partnership prospects

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in Planning law during your training contract.
• Preferably 1-4 years qualified for the role described.
• Interest in joining a London or regional team focusing on high-quality development work.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning law advice in development planning matters for leading developers.
• Advise on complex S106/278 agreements and compulsory purchase order (CPO) issues.
• Support in public inquiries and judicial reviews related to planning matters.

Skills

Planning Law

Advising on complex agreements

Public inquiries and judicial reviews

Job description

Overview

A newly or recently qualified Planning Solicitor is required by a leading law firm in the regions. The successful candidate will have an appreciation of Planning Law issues and an ambition to be part of an established and leading team. The workload is high quality and varied, with good support and training on offer. A candidate with at least 6 months experience in Planning law during their training contract, including spring or summer 2025 qualifiers, is of interest.

A rare vacancy has arisen in this friendly practice for a planning solicitor to focus on development planning. The incoming solicitor is likely to be around 1-4 years qualified and will join a specialist team of Planning Lawyers who advise some of the UK leading developers on complex housing and regeneration projects.

You will be advising on complex S106/278 agreements, CPO as well as public inquiries and judicial reviews. This is a superb opportunity for a junior planning lawyer who is keen to push themselves on exciting projects while being supervised by experts with many years of service. The hiring practice has Real Estate running through its DNA, which means that planning will always remain a core function, and also means that partnership prospects are realistic. This, combined with a genuine work-life balance, makes it a happy firm to work at.

This role will suit either a regional planning solicitor keen to forge a career in the capital, or someone already based in London who is looking for high-quality development work and long-term prospects. Interested to know more? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning law advice in development planning matters for leading developers on housing and regeneration projects.
• Advise on complex S106/278 agreements and compulsory purchase order (CPO) issues.
• Support in public inquiries and judicial reviews related to planning matters.
• Collaborate within a specialist Planning Lawyers team and contribute to high-quality, varied workload.
• Work under supervision from experienced partners with long service in Real Estate and planning.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in Planning law during your training contract.
• Spring or summer 2025 qualifiers considered.
• Preferably 1-4 years qualified for the role described.
• Interest in joining a London or regional team focusing on high-quality development work.

Other roles mentioned

• Planning Paralegal – London
• Junior Planning Solicitor – London

Compensation and Environment

Competitive package. A Real Estate-driven practice with partnership prospects and a focus on work-life balance.