Planning Partner or Legal Director

IDEX Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a senior Planning Solicitor in Manchester to join the UK's fastest growing Planning team. This role offers the chance to lead and shape a new Planning team, bringing your vision to life with full autonomy. You'll work on significant national planning projects, collaborating with corporate and real estate teams, and leveraging your own client connections. This is not just a job; it's a chance to grow something impactful within a supportive environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and build a team from the ground up, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Planning Law as a Partner or Legal Director.
• Adept at business development and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of a Planning team with total autonomy.
• Leverage client connections to build a successful business case.

Skills

Planning Law

Business Development

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Professional Legal Qualification

Job description

Are you a senior Planning Solicitor looking to grow and lead part of a hugely successful Planning team nationally? We're working with the UK's fastest growing Planning team, who are looking to grow now out of Manchester. You would be the first senior Planning Solicitor into this location and therefore have total autonomy to grow this as you see fit.

This Planning team is one of the fastest growing teams nationally - and identified as the UK's fastest growing team for consecutive years in a row. The team works on some of the biggest planning projects nationally, working closely with colleagues in the corporate and real estate teams from which you can leverage work in Manchester, as well as having flexibility to bring your own clients and connections.

You are likely to be:

1. An existing Planning Partner or Legal Director, with extensive experience in Planning Law
2. Adept at business development, and keen to grow an offering, leveraging your client connections to build a business case
3. Keen to grow a team with autonomy
4. A good communicator and internal networker

On offer is a really compelling opportunity for the right person looking to grow something, with support.

You'll also receive a truly competitive remuneration package which will be bespoke to you and based around your business case. You'll also get genuine autonomy to grow a Planning team in your own vision with the backing of a wider team.

If you wish to confidentially discuss the opportunity for a Planning Partner in Birmingham, please contact Emma Delli-Bovi for further information.

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