Planning Solicitor

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable legal firm in London is seeking a Planning Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE. The role involves managing planning law matters, advising on Environmental Impact Assessments, and collaborating on business development. A competitive salary of £70-80,000 is offered along with hybrid working, generous holidays, and various benefits.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday

Private medical

Enhanced parental pay

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PQE in planning law.
• Experience drafting complex Section 106 agreements.
• Strong background in Environmental Impact Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload of planning law matters.
• Draft and negotiate statutory agreements.
• Conduct due diligence on real estate transactions.
• Assist with appeals and judicial reviews.
• Engage in business development initiatives.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Community Infrastructure Levy

GLA planning matters

Planning law

Highways law

Judicial reviews

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.

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.

How to apply

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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