Planning Solicitor (2-5 PQE) - Real Estate & Projects

DK Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is partnering with a national law firm to recruit a Planning Solicitor with 2–5 years PQE for its Real Estate & Projects team. The role focuses on planning throughput from applications to enforcement, with emphasis on Section 106 agreements.

You will work closely with partners and help develop junior fee-earners. You will handle due diligence, draft and negotiate infrastructure agreements, and advise on planning appeals and judicial reviews, while building long-term client

Qualifications

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the planning system and public law.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Preparing planning due diligence reports and drafting replies to enquiries and Certificates of Title.
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 and other infrastructure agreements, including CIL.
• Drafting planning provisions in conditional contracts, plus planning warranties and indemnities in SPAs.
• Advising clients on enforcement, planning appeals and judicial reviews.
• Supporting the Partner and supervising junior solicitors and paralegals.
• Building and growing long-term client relationships and meeting fee targets.

Education

2:1 degree

CILEX Conveyancing Practice Rights

Job description

DK Recruitment is partnering with a national law firm to recruit a Planning Solicitor with 2–5 years PQE for its Real Estate & Projects team. The role focuses on planning throughput from applications to enforcement, with emphasis on Section 106 agreements.

You will work closely with partners and help develop junior fee-earners. You will handle due diligence, draft and negotiate infrastructure agreements, and advise on planning appeals and judicial reviews, while building long-term client