Planning Solicitor

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join its esteemed team in Leeds. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly successful firm known for its innovative approach and commitment to client relationships. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including planning appeals and environmental matters, while actively contributing to business development efforts. With a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and a clear progression route, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in planning law. If you are passionate about making a difference in a forward-thinking firm, this could be your next great opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE in Planning Law or relevant experience.
• Enthusiastic approach to client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad caseload including planning appeals and environmental issues.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Planning Law

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Job description

Job Description

Our award-winning client is looking for a Planning Solicitor to join its highly respected team in Leeds. If you're looking for a firm that can offer you a clear progression route, a friendly working environment, and excellent quality work, then please read on!

This firm is a highly-successful practice and is a key player in the Yorkshire market with an international reputation. The firm places real importance on providing a partner-led service with a hands-on approach and is renowned for being forward-thinking and commercially savvy. The team prides itself on taking an innovative approach and commits to investing time and resources into building relationships with clients to understand their goals and achieve them.

In this role, you will handle a broad-ranging caseload including planning appeals, environmental issues, planning objections, enforcement issues, energy, minerals, aggregates, and much more.

The firm is committed to further growth, and so the ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic approach to growing client relationships and business development, helping deliver further growth for the planning practice.

Our client envisages the successful candidate to be 2+ PQE; however, this level of experience has been given as an approximate guide for applicants, and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this level but who have the relevant knowledge and experience.

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about this Planning Solicitor role in Leeds, get in touch with Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann. References to PQE are simply given as a guide, and we are of course happy to chat with anyone who possesses the relevant skills and would like to learn more.