Planning Lawyer / Legal Director

TSR Legal Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cardiff seeks a Planning Lawyer / Legal Director with over 7 years of PQE to join their established Planning Team. The role involves advising on planning law topics, drafting agreements, and attending inquiries. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in planning law, especially in sectors like housing and renewables. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive national Real Estate Group and significantly impact client service.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within planning law with minimum of 7 years PQE.
• Demonstrable experience in specific sectors like housing or renewables.
• Experience of non-contentious environmental law is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advise on enforcement, listed buildings, and compulsory purchase.
• Draft and negotiate agreements and other documentation.
• Prepare planning applications and letters of objection.
• Attend inquiries and hearings with advocacy.
• Instruct Counsel and attend conferences.

Skills

Planning Law

Client Service

Team Working

Advocacy

Education

7+ years PQE in Planning Law

Job description

Overview

Planning Lawyer / Legal Director TSR Legal Recruitment•Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Due to sustained growth our client in Cardiff are looking for a Planning Lawyer / Legal Director with 7 plus years post qualified experience to complement its existing Planning Team, part of the established national Real Estate Group.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• A proven track record within planning law and hold a minimum of 7 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...