Planning Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Planning Solicitor to join their dynamic national team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, advising clients on all aspects of planning law, including development consent and appeals. You will collaborate with a diverse client base and contribute to complex planning disputes while providing strategic advice. The firm values career growth, offering mentorship and hybrid working options, making it an ideal environment for motivated legal professionals eager to make an impact in the planning sector.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Mentorship from Senior Colleagues

Hybrid Working Options

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in planning law with experience in major projects.
• Strong understanding of planning regulations and policy.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on planning law including applications and appeals.
• Draft and negotiate planning obligations and agreements.

Skills

Planning Law

Advising on Major Development Projects

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

EIA Knowledge

Judicial Review Experience

Dispute Resolution

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (3+ Years' PQE)

Job description

Planning Solicitor, 3+ Years' PQE, London, £Excellent + Benefits (DOE) - Are you an experienced Planning Solicitor seeking a new challenge in a dynamic, national team? We are looking for a talented and motivated Planning Solicitor to join this expanding team, which acts for a diverse and high-profile client base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advising clients on all aspects of planning law, including development consent, applications, appeals, and judicial review.
2. Drafting and negotiating planning obligations, s106 agreements, and development agreements.
3. Working with clients to manage the regulatory, policy, and legislative issues impacting development projects.
4. Assisting with complex planning disputes and representing clients at planning inquiries.
5. Offering practical, commercial solutions and strategic advice on large-scale, high-profile projects.
6. Collaborating with colleagues across the firm’s national network to provide integrated legal services to clients.
7. Managing and developing client relationships, with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. At least 3 years’ PQE in planning law, with experience in advising on major development projects and planning applications.
2. Strong understanding of planning law, policy, and regulations.
3. Proven ability to manage complex cases and deliver practical, commercially-focused advice.
4. Good knowledge of EIA, CIL and GLA planning.
5. Experience of advising on planning judicial review.
6. Experience with planning obligations, development agreements, and dispute resolution.
7. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
8. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative national team.

ON OFFER:

1. Work within a leading, national team with a fantastic reputation in the industry.
2. Exposure to high-profile, complex matters for a diverse and interesting client base.
3. Opportunities for career growth and development, with support and mentorship from senior colleagues.
4. Hybrid working options.
5. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [emailprotected] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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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 other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.