Planning Solicitor / FCILEX 8 – 10 Years’ PQE

Legal Southwest; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Taunton is seeking a Planning Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives with 8-10 years PQE+. The role involves a diverse caseload in planning law, with opportunities for hybrid working and professional development. The firm offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Wellbeing Support

Three additional days’ paid leave

Qualifications

• 8-10 years PQE+ in Planning Law.
• Experience in advising on planning permission and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a varied caseload in Planning work.
• Assist with planning permission, appeals, and environmental law.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Education

Solicitor

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 8 – 10 years PQE+ to join the Planning team at this professional law firm. This can be on a full-time or part-time basis and is based at our clients Taunton 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:

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

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