Planning Lawyer (5 yrs + PQE)

Actis Recruitment; Liverpool; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Supportive and progressive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Planning Law Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE in planning law and will manage diverse projects for clients, including Compulsory Purchase Orders and Planning Permissions. This role offers a supportive environment and competitive salary tailored to experience, aimed at professionals looking to enhance their reputation in the North West region.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in planning law or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Compulsory Purchase Orders.
• Involvement in Planning Permissions applications and objections.

Responsabilidades

• Manage client instructions and projects.
• Provide support to real estate, construction, and litigation teams.
• Develop planning services for clients.

Conocimientos

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Gravitas

Descripción del empleo

Salary:
£60,000 - £90,000

Ref:
57898

Location:
Stoke Potteries, North Wales, Merseyside, Liverpool, Cheshire, All North West, North Wales

Areas of Law:
Public Law/Local Authority, Planning, Environmental

Job Type:
Permanent

Level:
Partner, 6 years plus, 4-6 years qualified

Sector:
Private practice

Contact: 0345 300 3577

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A new opportunity, which offers unrivalled prospects, has arisen for a Planning Law Specialist.

You will be involved in a diverse and interesting range of work for clients with interests and concerns in green belt land; regeneration and development; affordable housing; listed buildings; change of use; energy, transport, and infrastructure projects.

You will play a pivotal, client-facing role and be responsible for the development of planning services. Gravitas, enthusiasm, and excellent organisational & communication skills are essential.

Senior lateral hire enquiries are most welcome. All applications from experienced planning specialists will be considered – the role requires not less than 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent) in technical skills, gained in either local authority or private practice.

Responsibilities include managing instructions and projects for clients, and providing support to the real estate, construction, and litigation teams. Experience likely to include:

• Compulsory Purchase Orders
• Applications and Objections on Planning Permissions
• Appeals, Reviews, and Inquiries
• Section 106 and Section 278 agreements

We would be delighted to hear from lawyers with a strong regional reputation or those looking to relocate and develop their profile in the region.

The firm is instructed by diverse regional clients including developers, agricultural, and landed estates in North Wales, Cheshire, and Shropshire.

Offering a supportive, open, and progressive environment, the firm attracts high-calibre professionals. The partnership values client and staff retention.

Salary is tailored to experience, with top-level regional pay, benefits, and flexibility.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market, providing tailored advice and confidential enquiries.

Please note: references to PQE are guidelines for the required skills and experience. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.