Planning Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a Planning Solicitor with over 3 years of experience to join their renowned planning team. The role involves managing planning law cases, advising on securing permissions, and participating in appeals and risk management. This position offers a competitive salary of £70-80,000 plus benefits including hybrid working, 26 days’ holiday, and private medical care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

26 days’ holiday

Pension

Private medical

Enhanced parental pay

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' PQE in planning law.
• Experience in drafting complex Section 106 agreements.
• Strong knowledge of planning-related legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload of planning law matters.
• Provide tailored advice on securing planning permission.
• Conduct due diligence on real estate and corporate transactions.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Community Infrastructure Levy

GLA planning matters

Planning law

Highways law

Job description

PLANNING SOLICITOR, 3+ PQE, LONDON, £70-80,000 (DOE). Excellent opportunity to join the renowned planning team of this Legal 500 firm, offering a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, 26 days’ holiday, pension, private medical, enhanced parental pay, and annual discretionary bonus. JOB REF: 215300790


• The firm are accepting applications from candidates with at least 3 years’ PQE, with strong knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessments, Community Infrastructure Levy and GLA planning matters.

• You will manage an independent caseload of planning law matters, providing tailored advice on securing planning permission, drafting and negotiating statutory agreements, and conducting due diligence on the associated planning aspects of real estate, corporate transactions, and funding — with a particular focus on special protection areas, village greens, highways advice, and assets of community value.

• Additionally, you will participate in the audit of planning application documents and committee reports, in order to assist clients with appeals, judicial reviews, enforcement, and risk management.

• You must have extensive experience in planning and highways law, including drafting complex Section 106 agreements, land development, planning due diligence, planning-led regeneration projects, advising on judicial reviews, and handling planning appeals and committee presentations.

• You will collaborate closely with senior colleagues to drive the growth of the practice, engaging in business development and marketing initiatives while building and maintaining a strong network of internal and external contacts.

• To apply, please contact Gemma Jones on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.


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