Planning Solicitor

G2 Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal is seeking an Associate to join its growing Planning team in Manchester, a national practice known for strategic and commercial planning advice across private and public sectors.

Join a team that handles major development projects, regeneration schemes, infrastructure, and environmental work for developers, authorities, and providers. The role offers clear opportunities for progression within a supportive, expanding firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 5 years' PQE in planning law.
• Experience handling complex planning applications and environmental law.
• Strong academic record and client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage files independently and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex planning applications, including legal reviews and strategic advice.
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 and Section 278 agreements.
• Providing planning advice on major development schemes across 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.
• Participating in business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Planning law

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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.

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 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