Planning Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Leeds is seeking a Planning Solicitor with around 3 years PQE to join their specialized team. The role involves providing legal advice, drafting agreements, and working on infrastructure projects. Offering a competitive salary between £75,000 and £85,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid working model, this is an exciting opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Private health care

25 days annual leave

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in handling planning agreements.
• Solid understanding of local government planning policies and procedures.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on planning matters to clients.
• Draft and negotiate planning agreements.
• Assist with planning appeals and inquiries.
• Advise on compulsory purchase orders.
• Work on infrastructure projects and development schemes.

Skills

Legal advice on planning matters

Drafting planning agreements

Negotiation skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Planning Solicitor, around 3 years PQE

Strong academics

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a planning Solicitor to join their specialist team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global law firm with a great reputation. This role comes with a highly competitive salary.

Client Details

The client is a global law firm with a large office in central Leeds. The firm has a highly rated Planning practice who advise private and public sector clients across the UK. The firm has excellent training on offer alongside a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

Description

The Planning Solicitor will get involved in a range of work and responsibilities including;

• Providing legal advice on planning matters to a range of clients in the private and public sector.
• Drafting and negotiate planning agreements, including Section 106 Agreements and infrastructure agreements.
• Assisting with planning appeals and inquiries, including preparing necessary documentation.
• Advising on compulsory purchase orders.
• Working on infrastructure projects and development schemes.

Profile

The successful Planning Solicitor should be / have:

• A Planning Solicitor likely to be around 3 years PQE
• Proven experience in handling planning agreements
• Strong academics
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• A solid understanding of local government planning policies and procedures.
• Ties to Leeds
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
• A proactive approach to staying informed about developments in planning law.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £75000 to £85000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 5% pension contribution and bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
• Private health care and 25 days of annual holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the legal department.

If you are a Planning Solicitor looking to advance your career within a great law firm, we encourage you to apply now.