Planning Solicitor / Associate

Douglas Scott Ltd; Nottingham; Híbrido; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

WFH 3 days

Annual leave 25 days (+5)

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Health assessments

Pension plan

Life assurance

Training and progression

National Planning team

Resumo da oferta

Douglas Scott Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join a growing national team. The role offers a salary from £60,000+, with flexible working arrangements including 3 days from home, and exposure to high-profile planning matters.

You'll advise local authorities, developers, NHS Trusts and major corporates on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including applications, Section 106, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, listed buildings,

Qualificações

• NQ–4 PQE Planning Solicitor.
• Experience in contentious and/or non-contentious planning law.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Advise a varied client base on planning matters (contentious and non-contentious).
• Handle planning applications, appeals and inquiries.
• Manage Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Deal with compulsory purchase and highways matters.
• Contribute to judicial reviews and statutory challenges.
• Address listed buildings and conservation issues.
• Support major development, regeneration and infrastructure projects.

Conhecimentos

Planning law

Client management

Drafting

Analytical skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

£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.