Planning Solicitor 2-5 Years' 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

About the role

DK Recruitment is delighted to be working with a respected national law firm on the search for a Planning Solicitor with 2 5 years PQE to join its Real Estate & Projects team.

The firm has a large, highly regarded real estate practice acting for registered providers of social housing, care home operators, pension funds, build to rent operators and private developers. The planning team advises on all aspects of the planning process, from applications and appeals to infrastructure contributions and enforcement risk, and specialises in Section 106 agreements. It works on sites ranging from a handful of units to thousands, and many deals are reported in the industry and national press.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the team s Partner, take on more complex planning matters and help develop junior fee earners.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing planning due diligence reports and drafting replies to enquiries and Certificates of Title
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 and other infrastructure agreements, with an understanding of the Community Infrastructure Levy
• Drafting planning provisions in conditional contracts, plus planning warranties and indemnities in sale and purchase agreements
• Advising clients on enforcement, planning appeals and judicial review proceedings
• Supporting the Partner directly, and supervising and developing junior solicitors and paralegals
• Building and growing long-term client relationships and meeting fee targets

What our client is looking for

• 2 5 years PQE as a planning solicitor (CILEX Lawyers must have Conveyancing Practice Rights)
• A strong understanding of the planning system and public law
• A strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 degree
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple matters with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of registered providers would be an advantage, but isn t essential