Planning Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join their team in Berkshire. The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of complex planning and development matters, advising high-profile clients and engaging in business development. Ideal applicants should have over 3 years of PQE and extensive experience in planning law. This role offers competitive salary and a strong package of benefits.

Benefits

Performance driven incentives

Annual bonus schemes

Employee retail discounts

Day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE in Planning Law required.
• Extensive experience in planning led regeneration projects.
• Track record of successful practice development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical advice on securing planning permission.
• Draft and negotiate statutory agreements.
• Engage in marketing activities and business development.

Skills

Planning matters expertise

Judicial review experience

Exceptional analytical skills

Marketing and business development

Job description

Overview

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join a leading national law firm, working on a diverse range of complex planning and development matters with high-profile clients – Job Ref:1801

Job Title

Planning Lawyer

PQE Required

3+

Location

Berkshire

Salary

Competitive

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 3+ PQE Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded national planning team. The team acts for a broad and varied client base including residential and mixed use developers, corporate occupiers, contractors, charities, investors, funders, the NHS, local authorities and Government bodies. The successful candidate will provide strategic and tactical advice on securing planning permission, draft and negotiate statutory agreements, undertake due diligence in relation to real estate planning, handling corporate transactions and advise on special protection areas. The candidate should have a good knowledge on EIA, CIL and GLA planning.

The Candidate

As a successful candidate, you will be working closely with senior members of the firm as well as developing your own caseload. You will be expected to engage in marketing activities, business development and encouraged to develop internal/external contacts. Extensive experience in planning matters such as planning led regeneration projects, judicial review, appeals and planning committee presentation is required. The ideal candidate will have exceptional technical expertise and analytical skills, with a track record of successful practice development.

The Firm

This is your chance to join a national leading full-service firm that work with a range of public and private sector clients, where client care and in-depth knowledge are held in high esteem. The firm values professionalism, technical ability and experience whilst promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Package

• Performance driven incentives
• Annual bonus schemes
• Employee retail discounts
• Day off for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Private medical insurance
• And much more…