Planning Solicitor

Errington Legal; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Birthday holiday

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Compassionate leave

Employee assistance programme

Contributory pension

Discounted legal services

Discounted financial advice services

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Job summary

A prominent law firm in England is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor to join their team. This role involves advising clients on planning matters, managing a caseload, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have over 5 years PQE in planning and/or environmental law. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including annual leave, life assurance, and more. Interested applicants should contact for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in planning or environmental law.
• Ability to manage your own caseload.
• Mentorship experience with junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning applications, appeals, and judicial review.
• Provide proactive legal advice tailored to client needs.
• Support senior team members in client management.

Skills

Planning law (5+ years PQE)

Environmental law

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Job description

Are you a Planning solicitor looking to take the next step in your career?

PlanningSolicitor- Cambridge, Essex or Herts with hybrid working

Client

A top regional full-service law firm who pride themselves on exceptional client service

Role

• Advise on planning matters including applications, appeals, enforcement and judicial review
• Providing clients with high quality and proactive legal advice that meets their needs
• Manage your own caseload as well as mentoring junior team members and supporting senior team members with management and client work

You

• 5+ years PQE in planning and/or environmental law
• Commercially astute and strategic thinker

Benefits include:

• Flexible/hybrid working considered
• Birthday holiday
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service
• Compassionate leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Contributory pension
• Discounted legal services
• Discounted financial advice services
• Life assurance
• Permanent health insurance

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.