Planning Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join their growing Real Estate team in Southampton. This is a remarkable opportunity for a legal professional eager to engage in high-profile development projects while enhancing their expertise in a nationally recognized environment. The firm promotes a fantastic work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful south coast. With excellent career progression and a competitive salary, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Ambitious legal professional with expertise in planning law and litigation.
• Experience in drafting agreements and advising on regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on planning law, applications, and appeals.
• Conduct planning litigation and manage client relationships.
• Draft section 106 agreements and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Planning Law

Client Relationship Management

Litigation

Negotiation

Environmental Law

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Planning Solicitor | Legal 500 law firm | Southampton

BCL Legal are working with a leading Legal 500 law firm to help recruit an ambitious Planning Solicitor to join the firms growing Real Estate team in Southampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to work on high-profile development projects and broaden their expertise in a nationally recognised environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising clients on all aspects of planning law, including planning applications, appeals, local plan policies and variations to planning permissions.

• Advising on and conducting planning litigation including statutory and judicial reviews of planning decisions and associated decision-making.

• Drafting and negotiating section 106 agreements and unilateral undertakings.

• Advising on BNG, CIL, natural capital, EIAs/EORs and compulsory purchase and compensation.

• Advising on the implications of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

• Working with clients to manage the regulatory, policy and legislative issues impacting development projects including environmental law considerations.

• Offering practical, commercial and innovative solutions and strategic advice.

• Managing and developing client relationships, with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.

The firm offer a fantastic work life balance including hybrid and flexible working arrangements from their Southampton or Bournemouth office with the beautiful south coast on your doorstep.

Offering excellent career progression and a market leading salary.

Apply now!

Or if you would like to find out more please contact Uma Aslam at BCL Legal.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.