Planning Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking a Planning Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE. The role involves managing planning law cases, advising on planning permissions, and collaborating on business development. Competitive salary of £70-80,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid working, pension, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental pay

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in planning law, with strong knowledge of environmental assessments.
• Experience in drafting Section 106 agreements and handling planning appeals required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload of planning law matters.
• Provide tailored advice on securing planning permission.
• Participate in audits of planning application documents and committee reports.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Community Infrastructure Levy

GLA planning

Planning law

Highways law

Drafting complex Section 106 agreements

Land development

Risk management

Business development

Job description

Overview

PLANNING SOLICITOR, 3+ PQE, LONDON, £70-80,000 (DOE). Excellent opportunity to join the renowned planning team of this Legal 500 firm, offering a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, 26 days’ holiday, pension, private medical, enhanced parental pay, and annual discretionary bonus. JOB REF: 215300790

Responsibilities

• The firm are accepting applications from candidates with at least 3 years’ PQE, with strong knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments, Community Infrastructure Levy and GLA planning matters.
• You will manage an independent caseload of planning law matters, providing tailored advice on securing planning permission, drafting and negotiating statutory agreements, and conducting due diligence on the associated planning aspects of real estate, corporate transactions, and funding — with a particular focus on special protection areas, village greens, highways advice, and assets of community value.
• Additionally, you will participate in the audit of planning application documents and committee reports, in order to assist clients with appeals, judicial reviews, enforcement, and risk management.
• You must have extensive experience in planning and highways law, including drafting complex Section 106 agreements, land development, planning due diligence, planning-led regeneration projects, advising on judicial reviews, and handling planning appeals and committee presentations.
• You will collaborate closely with senior colleagues to drive the growth of the practice, engaging in business development and marketing initiatives while building and maintaining a strong network of internal and external contacts.
• To apply, please contact Gemma Jones on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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