Planning Solicitor - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm based in Cardiff is seeking a Planning Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE to join their highly ranked team. Responsibilities include advising on planning permissions, conducting due diligence for transactions, and managing a caseload while collaborating with colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in planning and highways law, along with exemplary communication and drafting skills. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring 2-3 days in office weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE as a solicitor focusing on planning law.
• Experience in drafting s.106 agreements and other planning-related documents.
• Ability to handle judicial reviews, appeals, and audits effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning permission strategies.
• Conduct due diligence for planning aspects of real estate.
• Manage own caseload and collaborate with senior colleagues.
• Participate in business development and networking.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in planning and highways law

Exceptional communication skills

Drafting complex agreements

Business development

Job description

Planning Solicitor - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be representing a leading national law firm that is looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor of 3 years+ PQE to join their growing and highly ranked team.

Their client base is inviable and includes residential and mixed‑use developers, contractors, charities, investors, funders, corporate occupiers, local authorities, the NHS, and Government bodies.

Day to day responsibilities will involve:

• Advising on planning permission strategies and negotiations for statutory agreements.
• Conducting due diligence for the planning aspects of real estate, funding, and corporate transactions.
• Providing guidance on special protection areas, Assets of Community Value, and Village Greens.
• Assisting with risk management by auditing planning application documents, handling appeals, judicial reviews, enforcement, and highways‑related matters.
• Demonstrating solid knowledge of eia, cil, and gla planning.

You’ll manage your own caseload while collaborating with senior colleagues on development‑focused matters. Business development and networking will also be key aspects of your role.

The position is based in their Cardiff, with hybrid working arrangements (2‑3 days in‑office weekly).

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years PQE with strong technical expertise in planning and highways law. Experience of drafting complex agreements such as s.106 agreements, highway and land development agreements is required. Exceptional communication and drafting skills are essential.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to 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.