Planning Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Reading is seeking a Planning Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE to join their successful Planning team. The role involves advising on high-profile planning matters, securing permissions, and collaborating with other departments. This position offers excellent career prospects and a chance to work on significant real estate and corporate transactions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Structured career development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in planning law required.
• Experience in real estate or development deals is essential.
• Strong understanding of planning appeals and judicial reviews.

Responsibilities

• Secure planning permission for complex development schemes.
• Draft and negotiate statutory agreements and planning obligations.
• Provide pre-application advice and handle complex planning applications.
• Advise on planning aspects of real estate and corporate deals.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Client care skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE

Job description

Planning Solicitor – Reading (Leading National Law Firm)

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Solicitor to join the Oxford office of a leading national law firm. This is your chance to work on high-profile planning matters integral to major real estate, funding and corporate transactions.

The Opportunity:

You’ll be part of a successful and growing Planning team advising developers, funders, local authorities and corporate occupiers. Typical work will include:

• Securing planning permission for complex development schemes
• Drafting and negotiating statutory agreements and planning obligations
• Pre-application advice and complex planning applications
• Advising on planning aspects of real estate, funding and corporate deals
• Development consent and permitted development matters
• Planning appeals, enforcement and judicial review challenges

You’ll also collaborate closely with colleagues in Construction, Real Estate and Corporate to deliver joined-up advice on large, multi-disciplinary projects.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in planning law
• Proven experience handling planning issues on real estate or development deals, funding arrangements or corporate acquisitions
• Familiarity with planning appeals, judicial review and heritage matters
• Excellent client care, drafting and communication skills

Why Join?

• Work in a leading national law firm with a top-tier Planning practice
• Handle high-quality, high-value planning work tied to real estate and corporate deals
• Collaborate with market-leading colleagues in complementary practice areas
• Enjoy excellent long-term career prospects and structured development

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Planning Solicitor or Lawyer with planning expertise to advance your career within one of the UK’s most respected law firms.

Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss this Oxford-based Planning Solicitor role.