Planning Solicitor - Hybrid Working & Major Projects

G2 Legal Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus up to 35%

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Leeds is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded team. You will work on planning and infrastructure matters for major developments and energy projects, collaborating with Partners and senior practitioners.

The role suits a solicitor with 1+ year PQE who understands planning and development, and who wants to progress within a leading specialist team. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE.
• Experience in Planning Law, ideally within a commercial law firm.
• Strong understanding of planning and development matters.
• Commercially minded with good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice for major developments.
• Handling Section 106 agreements and other planning obligations.
• Overseeing planning appeals, inquiries and local plan examinations.
• Managing planning aspects of large-scale residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.
• Involvement in energy and infrastructure projects, including nationally significant schemes.
• Handling Development Consent Orders, Compulsory Purchase Orders and planning challenges.

Skills

Planning Law

Job description

G2 Legal Limited in Leeds is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded team. You will work on planning and infrastructure matters for major developments and energy projects, collaborating with Partners and senior practitioners.

The role suits a solicitor with 1+ year PQE who understands planning and development, and who wants to progress within a leading specialist team. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer.