New! Planning Lawyer | Associate | 4+PQE

TSR Legal; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Cardiff is seeking a Planning Lawyer with over 4 years of post-qualified experience to join their established Planning Team. The ideal candidate will advise on various planning issues, draft necessary documentation, and represent clients at inquiries. This role requires a strong commitment to client service and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post qualified experience in planning law.
• Demonstrable experience in housing, renewables, or similar.
• Knowledge of non-contentious environmental law is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advise on enforcement, listed buildings, compulsory purchase.
• Draft and negotiate planning agreements.
• Prepare planning applications and statutory declarations.
• Attend inquiries and hearings for advocacy.

Skills

Planning law experience

Team collaboration

Client service orientation

Job description

Overview

Due to sustained growth our client in Cardiff are looking for a Planning Lawyer / Associate with 4 plus years post qualified experience to complement its existing Planning Team, part of the established national Real Estate Group.

The Remit

• Advising on a range of topics including: enforcement, listed buildings, compulsory purchase and compensation
• Drafting and negotiating agreements and other documentation
• Preparation of planning applications, applications for certificates of lawfulness, letters of objection, witness statements and statutory declarations
• Attendance at inquiries and hearings including advocacy
• Instructing Counsel and attendance at conferences

About You

Our client is always looking for talented people, distinguished by technical excellence, willingness to embrace team working and 'think firm,' and a passion for client service.

The successful Planning Solicitor will be able to demonstrate the following

• A proven track record within planning law and hold a minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Demonstrable experience within a specific sector, i.e. housing, renewables, etc
• Experience of non-contentious environmental law and minerals planning is beneficial
• Enthusiastic and driven with a strong team ethos

Further details

For further details, please contact Rob at TSR LEGAL for a confidential discussion on 02920 388100 / [e-mail]