Planning Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Health assessments

Employee benefits package

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is recruiting a Planning Solicitor for its Manchester office, with Salford branding in the role title. You will work on a varied caseload across private and public sector planning, advising on complex applications, Section 106 and Section 278 agreements, and CPO matters while developing the firm’s planning offering.

The role involves handling major development projects, regeneration schemes and environmental work, with opportunities for client relationship building and business

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE in planning law.
• Experience in planning law and development projects.
• Keen to develop career in Manchester team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex planning applications, including legal reviews and strategic advice
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements
• Advising on Section 278 agreements
• Providing planning advice on major development schemes across a range of sectors
• Acting for planning authorities and registered providers in relation to CPO work
• Advising on enforcement issues and public inquiries
• Providing planning due diligence on commercial and corporate transactions
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Managing files in accordance with the firm's procedures
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training
• Supporting the development and training of junior members of the team where appropriate

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client focus

Organised and disciplined

Job description

Planning Solicitor - Salford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a growing Planning team inManchester, working as part of a highly regarded national practice.

The Planning team acts for a broad range of clients across both the private and public sectors, working closely with leading Real Estate, Construction, Corporate and Public Sector teams to provide strategic and commercial planning advice.

The team advises on all contentious and non-contentious aspects of planning and environmental law, with the Manchester office offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Planning Solicitor to develop their career within a supportive and growing practice.

The Role

Working alongside experienced planning partners and colleagues across the firm's national network, you will have the opportunity to work on a varied caseload and play an important role in the continued development of the firm's planning offering.

You will be involved in a range of high-quality matters, including major development projects, regeneration schemes, infrastructure and environmental work, acting for developers, local authorities, registered providers and other significant clients.

What you'll be doing

• Advising on complex planning applications, including legal reviews and strategic advice


• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements


• Advising on Section 278 agreements


• Providing planning advice on major development schemes across a range of sectors


• Acting for planning authorities and registered providers in relation to CPO work


• Advising on enforcement issues and public inquiries


• Providing planning due diligence on commercial and corporate transactions


• Building and maintaining strong client relationships


• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives


• Managing files in accordance with the firm's procedures


• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training


• Supporting the development and training of junior members of the team where appropriate

About You

We are looking for a Qualified Solicitor withup to 5 years' PQEwho has gained solid experience within planning law and is keen to develop their career within a growing Manchester team.

You will ideally have:

• Proven ability to take responsibility and manage files independently where appropriate


• Strong academic record


• Excellent technical legal skills and meticulous attention to detail


• A strong client focus and commitment to delivering an excellent service


• Good commercial awareness and strategic thinking


• Confidence and credibility in client-facing situations


• A methodical, organised and disciplined approach


• Excellent communication skills


• A genuine interest in developing your career within planning law

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Solicitor looking to join a growing team, work on high-quality matters and build a strong reputation within the Manchester market.

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus scheme


• GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva


• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Health


• Discounted gym memberships


• Free cinema tickets


• Health assessments


• A range of additional employee benefits

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