Planning Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd invites applications for a Planning Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE to join its London Real Estate team. You will handle complex planning matters for developers, investors, corporates and private clients, including appeals, s.106, CIL, and environmental issues, while supporting business development and growth.

The firm offers high‑quality work, professional development, flexible working and clear opportunities for long‑term progression within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE in planning law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware with ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning appeals, s.106 agreements, compulsory purchase, planning obligations, CIL, EIA, highways, planning policy, enforcement, judicial review, and infrastructure agreements.
• Manage due diligence for major real estate and corporate transactions.
• Work with the Real Estate team and contribute to business development and growth.

Skills

Planning law

Negotiation

Drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Planning Solicitor, 5+ PQE, London, £125,000–£150,000 DOE.

THE ROLE

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded Real Estate team. Advising a diverse client base including developers, investors, corporate occupiers, funds and private clients, you will handle a broad range of complex planning matters across both commercial and residential developments.

Your caseload will include planning appeals, Section 106 agreements, compulsory purchase, planning obligations, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), environmental impact assessments, highways matters, planning policy, enforcement issues, judicial review, infrastructure agreements and due diligence associated with major real estate and corporate transactions. You will work closely with colleagues across the wider Real Estate practice, providing commercially focused advice while playing an active role in business development and the continued growth of the team.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years' PQE and broad experience across planning law. You will possess strong technical expertise, excellent drafting and negotiation skills and a genuine enthusiasm for advising on complex development projects. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, proactive and confident managing client relationships while delivering pragmatic legal advice. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively are essential.

THE FIRM

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected international law firm recognised for its expertise in complex real estate and commercial matters. The firm advises an outstanding client base across a range of sectors and offers high-quality work, excellent professional development, flexible working and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

THE PACKAGE

The firm are offering a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, agile and flexible working, outstanding client exposure, ongoing professional development and excellent long-term career progression.

EEO and diversity

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.