Planning Solicitor – Cardiff – Cardiff

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be representing a leading national law firm seeking a Planning Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join their growing team in Cardiff. The role focuses on planning, highways and related real estate matters, with hybrid working arrangements (2-3 days in-office weekly).

You will advise on planning permissions, conduct due diligence for real estate transactions, and draft complex agreements such as s.106. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in planning and highways law.
• Experience drafting complex agreements such as s.106, highway and land development.
• Exceptional drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning permission strategies and negotiations for statutory agreements.
• Conduct due diligence for planning aspects of real estate and corporate transactions.
• Provide guidance on EIA, CIL, and Village Greens.
• Assist with risk management by auditing planning documents and handling appeals.
• Manage own caseload while collaborating with senior colleagues on development matters. Business development will be a key aspect.

Skills

Planning law

Highways law

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 techical 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.

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.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cardiff