Planning Solicitor

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is representing a Legal 500 rated firm seeking a Planning solicitor or partner to join their established team in London and the regions. The role focuses on planning law for a diverse client base, with opportunities to train juniors and to grow the planning/property department.

Ideal candidates will have London or strong regional experience, with knowledge of S106, highway agreements, and both contentious and non-contentious planning work, plus capability in

Qualifications

• Experience in London or strong regional firm.
• Knowledge of S106 and highway agreements.
• Experience in contentious and non-contentious planning law.
• Ability to drive business development and client growth.
• Experience training junior staff would be of interest.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning/property matters for clients and grow the team.
• Develop relationships with developers, investors and retailers.
• Contribute to cross-team collaboration across commercial and residential groups.

Skills

S106 knowledge

Highways agreements

Planning law

Business development

Team growth/mentorship

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

This is an opportunity to work at a Legal 500 rated firm with offices in London and the regions. The firm are renowned for their property work and have an opportunity for a Planning solicitor or partner to join their established team.

The firm have a wide range or property clients to include a range of developers, investors and a range of retail operators.

Ideally you will have gained experience in a London or strong regional firm and have knowledge of S106 agreements, highway agreements, contentious and non-contentious planning law and you will be experienced in business and client development.

Managing ,or having experience of training more junior members of staff would be of interest, but not essential for this role as would have the ability to work across the other commercial and residential team members. Having entrepreneurial skills would be key to this position as you will be able to grow the planning/property team and create your own team/ department.

The firm offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package and hybrid working.