Planning Solicitor - 8+ years PQE - Remote

Chadwick Nott; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm is looking for an experienced Planning Solicitor to join its expanding team. This part-time role allows for remote work while contributing to the development of a national practice. Candidates must have over 8 years of PQE in planning law, strong expertise in related regulations, and a proactive approach. The firm emphasizes flexibility, growth, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including public holidays)

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Access to an electric car scheme

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in planning law, ideally within a commercial property context.
• Strong experience in enforcement, Section 106 agreements.
• Comfort with AI tools to enhance legal delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planning-related due diligence for commercial property transactions.
• Advise on planning risks and constraints.
• Draft and negotiate planning clauses and warranties.

Skills

Technical expertise in planning permissions

Advising developers

Proactive and tech-savvy

Collaboration with remote tools

Education

8+ years' PQE in planning law

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Planning Solicitor - 8+ years PQE - Remote

Location: Fully Remote
Type of Role: Part-time
Salary: Competitive, £85,000 to £110,000 pro rata

Chadwick Nott are working with a fast-growing and innovative commercial law firm to recruit an experienced Planning Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join their expanding Commercial Property team. This is a rare opportunity to work remotely while playing a key strategic role in the development of a thriving national practice.

The Role
This is a senior-level position offering autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to shape planning law services within a dynamic, tech-forward firm. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting planning-related due diligence for commercial property transactions
• Advising on planning risks, constraints, CIL, and Section 106 agreements
• Drafting and negotiating planning clauses, warranties, and indemnities
• Supporting lenders with planning reports and advice letters
• Collaborating on planning strategies for new developments and amendments
• Advising on enforcement actions and judicial review risks
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams
• Delivering training and updates to the wider property team on legislative changes

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Planning Solicitor with:

• 8+ years' PQE in planning law, ideally within a commercial property context
• Strong technical expertise in planning permissions, enforcement, and Section 106 agreements
• Experience advising developers, lenders, and local authorities
• A proactive, tech-savvy approach and comfort with remote collaboration tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
• An interest in using AI tools to enhance legal delivery
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to a growing team

Working Arrangements

• This is a part-time, fully remote role with access to meeting spaces across the UK. The firm offers a flexible, inclusive working culture designed to support work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme, the firm offers:

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays) pro rata
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days
• Private healthcare
• Death in service benefit
• Access to an electric car scheme
• Flexible working within a collaborative remote team
• A non-hierarchical, politics-free environment focused on growth and innovation

If you would like a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or are exploring your next career move, please contact:

[e-mail]
0117 917 1515
07711 799761
Olivia Reed | LinkedIn

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*