Planning Solicitor

G2 Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GPP Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Health assessments

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

G2 Legal is recruiting an Associate for its expanding Planning team in Manchester, offering exposure to high-profile projects within a national practice.

youll advise on complex planning applications, draft and negotiate agreements, and work with a broad client base across public and private sectors while developing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE in planning law.
• Solid planning law experience across private and public sectors.
• Ability to manage files independently and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex planning applications with strategy and legal reviews.
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 and Section 278 agreements.
• Provide planning advice on major development schemes.
• Represent planning authorities and providers in related matters.
• Handle enforcement issues and public inquiries where required.
• Support business development and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Planning law experience

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a growing Planning team in Manchester, working as part of a highly regarded national practice.

The Planning team acts for a broad range of clients across both the private and public sectors, working closely with leading Real Estate, Construction, Corporate and Public Sector teams to provide strategic and commercial planning advice.

The team advises on all contentious and non-contentious aspects of planning and environmental law, with the Manchester office offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning solicitor to develop their career within a supportive and growing practice.

The Role

Working alongside experienced planning partners and colleagues across the firm's national network, you will have the opportunity to work on a varied caseload and play an important role in the continued development of the firm's planning offering.

You will be involved in a range of high-quality matters, including major development projects, regeneration schemes, infrastructure and environmental work, acting for developers, local authorities, registered providers and other significant clients.

What you'll be doing

• Advising on complex planning applications, including legal reviews and strategic advice
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements
• Advising on Section 278 agreements
• Providing planning advice on major development schemes across a range of sectors
• Acting for planning authorities and registered providers in relation to CPO work
• Advising on enforcement issues and public inquiries
• Providing planning due diligence on commercial and corporate transactions
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Managing files in accordance with the firm's procedures
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training
• Supporting the development and training of junior members of the team where appropriate

The Candidate

We are looking for a qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE who has gained solid experience within planning law and is keen to develop their career within a growing Manchester team.

You will ideally have:

• Proven ability to take responsibility and manage files independently where appropriate
• Strong academic record
• Excellent technical legal skills and meticulous attention to detail
• A strong client focus and commitment to delivering an excellent service
• Good commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Confidence and credibility in client-facing situations
• A methodical, organised and disciplined approach
• A genuine interest in developing your career within planning law

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning solicitor looking to join a growing team, work on high-quality matters and build a strong reputation within the Manchester market.

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Health
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free cinema tickets
• Health assessments
• A range of additional employee benefits