Planning Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Cardiff seeks a Planning Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to advise clients on planning applications, draft agreements, and represent them in appeals. The role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in planning law and excellent communication skills, with additional benefits like private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus scheme

26 days holiday plus birthday leave

Private medical insurance

5% employer pension contribution

Study support and career development

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in planning law.
• Strong experience in drafting agreements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning applications and environmental law.
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements.
• Conduct complex due diligence for transactions.
• Represent clients in planning appeals and reviews.
• Manage own caseload under senior colleagues' guidance.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Client representation

Drafting skills

Regeneration project advising

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Planning Solicitor - Cardiff, Reading, Southampton

Top Tier Firm- Hybrid Working

Salary Dependant on Experience

Yolk are working with a leading UK law firm to recruit a Planning Solicitor (3+ PQE) into their Cardiff office. This is an exciting chance to join a national team working with developers, local authorities, retailers, and public bodies on high-profile projects.

What you'll be doing

As a Planning Solicitor, you will:

• Advise on planning applications, regeneration, highways, and environmental law
• Draft and negotiate Section 106, highways and development agreements
• Carry out complex due diligence for real estate and funding transactions
• Represent clients in planning appeals, judicial reviews, and enforcement
• Work closely with senior colleagues while building your own caseload

What you\'ll need to succeed as a Planning Solicitor

• A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least 3 years PQE in planning law
• Strong experience in drafting agreements and advising on regeneration projects
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex work

What you\'ll get in return as a Planning Solicitor

• Competitive salary with performance bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday plus birthday leave and ability to purchase extra days
• Private medical insurance, health cash plan, and wellness support
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Study support, professional memberships and clear career development
• Flexible hybrid working (2-3 days office based)

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.