Planning Solicitor

eNL; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor at Senior Associate or Partner level in Suffolk. You will handle a broad range of planning matters for developers and private clients within a well-established department with a strong regional reputation.

Working alongside a respected real estate team, you will manage applications, appeals, enforcement, and Section 106 agreements, while helping to grow the firm's planning offering with autonomy and high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning law with a broad matter mix.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities across planning matters.
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle planning applications, appeals, enforcement, S106 and highways agreements.
• Advise developers and clients within a high-quality planning department.
• Support development projects from inception to completion and help grow the practice.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Drafting and negotiation

Client relationship skills

Business development

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

A Legal 500 rated practice in Suffolk seeks an experienced Planning Solicitor at Senior Associate or Partner level, with eight or more years' PQE. This full-time post carries a salary of £60,000 to £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of planning law matters, advising developers and other clients within a well-established department known for its strong regional reputation. Applicants should demonstrate deep technical knowledge of planning legislation, strong drafting and negotiation abilities, and a record of managing complex caseloads. Business development and client relationship skills are equally important for this senior appointment.

Planning Solicitor (Senior Associate / Partner), 8+ PQE – Suffolk – A leading Legal 500 rated practice is looking to appoint a Senior Planning Lawyer into their Legal 500 rated department covering the broad range of planning law matters.

THIS is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established practice with a strong reputation for advising developers, landowners, businesses, local authorities and private clients on a broad range of planning matters. Working alongside a highly respected real estate team, you will advise on a varied caseload of matters including planning applications, appeals, enforcement, Section 106 agreements, highways agreements and planning obligations. You’ll play a key role in supporting development projects from inception through to completion while helping to strengthen and expand the firm’s planning offering. Whether you’re looking for a clear route to partnership or are already a Partner, this role offers genuine autonomy, high-quality work and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future growth of the department.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with significant experience in planning law, ideally gained within a recognised regional, national or City practice. The successful candidate will have:

• Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of planning matters.
• Experience advising a diverse client base on both contentious and non-contentious planning issues.
• Excellent commercial awareness and outstanding client relationship skills.
• A proactive approach to business development and networking.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate.
• A client following would be advantageous for Partner applicants but is not essential for candidates who can demonstrate the ability to develop and grow a successful practice.

THE FIRM: This well-established and respected Suffolk law firm is recognised for delivering high-quality legal services across a range of practice areas. With a collaborative culture and an excellent reputation in the local market, the firm is committed to investing in its people and supporting long-term career development. Offering high-quality work, hybrid working, competitive remuneration and genuine opportunities for progression, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Planning Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

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