Planning Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Southampton is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor to join their high-impact team. You'll engage with national and regional clients on commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a grounding in planning law and excellent client relationship skills. Competitive salary of £62,000-£74,000 and a culture focused on inclusive growth. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Grounding in planning law—through a training seat or post-qualification experience.
• Bonus points for exposure to development, energy, or environmental matters.
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to deliver advice aligned to business goals.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate planning and infrastructure agreements.
• Advise on applications and development consent orders.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused planning advice.
• Contribute to property transactions across public and private sectors.

Skills

Planning law grounding

Client relationship skills

Collaborative team ability

Job description

Overview

Job title: Planning Solicitor

Location: Southampton

Salary: £62,000-£74,000

PQE Level: NQ-3 PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

We're working with a standout legal team ranked in the Legal 500, seeking a Planning & Environmental Associate to join their growing practice. Based in Southampton, you'll have the chance to work on high-impact commercial, residential, and infrastructure developments for national and regional clients—ranging from regeneration schemes to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate planning and infrastructure agreements.
• Advise on applications and development consent orders.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused planning advice.
• Contribute to property transactions across both public and private sectors.

Qualifications and experience:

• Grounding in planning law—through a training seat or post-qualification experience.
• Bonus points for exposure to development, energy, or environmental matters (not essential).
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to deliver advice aligned to business goals.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, innovative team.

Culture and benefits: Join a culture built on values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, and inclusive, with a benefits package that includes flexible working, health & wellbeing initiatives, and career development tailored to your ambitions.

How to apply

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please contact Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) [e-mail]

(m) 07921 895 776

(t) 0117 917 1864

(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

EEO statement: At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.