Planning Solicitor / FCILEX 4-8 Years’ PQE

Legal Southwest; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join their dynamic Planning team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload, including planning permissions, appeals, and environmental law. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of PQE and a solid understanding of planning law, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to client care. With hybrid working options available from Exeter or Truro, this position promises a balanced work environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and additional leave for charitable activities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the legal field, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Group life assurance

Wellbeing support

Three additional days' paid leave for good causes

Qualifications

• 4-8 years PQE as a Solicitor or FCILES with knowledge of planning law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning permissions, appeals, and environmental law.
• Involve in business development and administrative duties.

Skills

Planning Law Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

Our client, an exceptionally well-respected regional practice has a passion for business, clients and the services they offer.

We are looking for a Planning Solicitor / FCILES with 4 – 8 years PQE+ to join the Planning team at this professional law firm. This can be on a full-time or part-time basis and can be based from the Exeter or Truro office with hybrid working available.

The Role:

You will be working as a Solicitor or Associate within the Planning team. You will undertake a varied caseload and assist with all aspects of Planning work, with duties including but not limited to advising on: planning permission, appeals, CIL, s106 agreements, judicial review, highways and public rights of way and environmental law.

In addition to fee earning work, there will be administrative duties, such as assisting with general administration and Lexcel compliance. The successful applicant will also be expected to get involved in business development activities.

Skills and Experience required:

1. You will be a Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives with a good working knowledge of planning law.
2. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a focus on exceptional client care.
3. You have a flexible approach and the ability to work within a team environment.
4. You are used to working in a busy and highly professional driven environment.
5. You are highly organised, accurate, proactive and committed to meeting deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
6. You are IT literate and used to a case management system.

In return you will be offered a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support, and three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.