Planning Lawyer

Gerrard White; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Wellbeing and mental health support

Generous annual leave (buy more)

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

Gerrard White Consulting Limited is seeking a Planning Lawyer to join its property team. The role centers on high-quality, complex planning matters and advising private and commercial clients across the region.

This permanent position offers ample opportunities to develop a planning practice with a well-regarded firm that values balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 5+ years' PQE in planning and/or environmental law.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement, able to give clear, practical advice that fits clients' operational and commercial goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning matters, including applications, appeals, enforcement and judicial reviews.
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and other planning documents.
• Carry out legal research and prepare reports, briefings and advice notes.
• Support senior lawyers on complex planning and environmental cases, working with local authorities, developers and other stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with changes in planning legislation, policy and case law.

Skills

Planning & environmental law

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Job description

Planning Lawyer (5+ PQE)

Location: Cambridge, Chelmsford or Bishop's Stortford

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, plus discretionary payments

The firm

Our client is a well-established UK law firm with offices across the region. It looks after a broad mix of private and commercial clients and is known for clear, practical advice and a strong focus on work-life balance.

The role

The firm is looking for a Planning Lawyer to join its property team and work on high-quality, complex planning matters. It's a great opportunity to build your planning practice with a respected firm that's growing.

• Advise on planning matters, including applications, appeals, enforcement and judicial reviews
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and other planning documents
• Carry out legal research and prepare reports, briefings and advice notes
• Support senior lawyers on complex planning and environmental cases, working with local authorities, developers and other stakeholders
• Keep up to date with changes in planning legislation, policy and case law

About you

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 5+ years' PQE in planning and/or environmental law
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement, able to give clear, practical advice that fits clients' operational and commercial goals

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary payments
• Training and career development support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
• An inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity

The firm welcomes applications from people of every background.