Planning Solicitor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor to join its renowned team in London. This role offers the chance to work on significant planning projects, including nationally important infrastructure initiatives. You will be involved in a variety of tasks, from developing planning strategies to managing compulsory purchases and appeals. The firm prides itself on providing an excellent salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career advancement, including potential partnership. If you are an ambitious legal professional looking to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a leading planning department.
• Strong academic background and experience in planning inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Work on major planning projects from start to finish.
• Manage planning strategy, applications, and judicial reviews.

Skills

Team Management

Planning Strategy

Compulsory Purchase

Judicial Reviews

Section 106 Agreements

Due Diligence

Regeneration

Education

Strong Academics

Job description

Job Description

This Legal 100 firm has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning Solicitor to join its Legal 500 recommended team in London at Senior Associate or Legal Director level.

You will be part of a first-class team acting for an array of clients in sectors such as housing, logistics, office, retail and energy. The firm's work often includes nationally significant infrastructure projects.

You will be working on major planning projects from start to finish including:

• Planning strategy
• Compulsory Purchase
• Application review
• Statutory agreements
• Appeals
• Judicial reviews

Ideally your skills and experience include:

• Working at senior level in a leading planning department
• Experience in managing teams
• Strong academics
• Section 106 agreements
• Due diligence for property and corporate transactions
• Planning inquiries, hearings and court challenges & judicial reviews.
• Regeneration

An excellent salary and benefits package, quality work and great career prospects, including partnership, are on offer for you as the successful candidate.

If you’re an ambitious and experienced Planning Solicitor looking to join a leading team in London apply now or get in touch with Tom Davies at G2 Legal to find out more.