Planning Solicitor / Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days WFH

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

Life assurance

Annual leave 25 days (+5)

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is seeking a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join a growing national team in Birmingham. You will handle high-profile planning matters, with a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, and benefit from a supportive, ambitious environment that offers development and progression.

The role features a salary from £60,000+, 3 days of home working, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• NQ–4 PQE Planning Solicitor.
• Experience in contentious and/or non-contentious planning law.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and working collaboratively.
• Commercially minded, organised and keen to contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning applications, appeals and inquiries.
• Handle Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Assist with compulsory purchase and highways matters.
• Support on judicial reviews and statutory challenges.
• Advise on listed buildings, conservation issues and major development projects.

Skills

Planning law

Client management

Drafting

Communication

Business development

Education

NQ–4 PQE Planning Solicitor

Job description

£60,000+ salary, 3 days working from home and the opportunity to work on high-profile planning matters within a growing national team.

An exciting opportunity for a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join a highly regarded national law firm in Birmingham.

The firm offers an excellent platform for career development, exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to work alongside experienced planning specialists. With the team continuing to grow following a number of significant client wins, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within an ambitious and supportive environment.

The Role

You will advise a varied client base, including local authorities, developers, registered providers, NHS Trusts and major corporate organisations, on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters.

• Planning applications, appeals and inquiries.
• Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Compulsory purchase and highways matters.
• Judicial reviews and statutory challenges.
• Listed buildings and conservation issues.
• Major development, regeneration and infrastructure projects.

About You

• NQ–4 PQE Planning Solicitor.
• Experience in contentious and/or non-contentious planning law.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and working collaboratively.
• Commercially minded, organised and keen to contribute to business development.

What's on Offer?

• Salary from £60,000+, depending on experience.
• 3 days working from home.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance and health assessments.
• Generous pension and life assurance.
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities.
• The chance to join a growing, highly regarded national Planning team.