Planning Solicitor or Partner — Growth, Hybrid Working

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is helping a Legal 500 rated firm strengthen its planning and property team in London. This role welcomes both planning solicitors and partners with a track record in S106 and highway agreements, and a client-development mindset.

Candidates from London or strong regional firms who can lead, train juniors, and drive growth across commercial and residential practice areas will be of particular interest. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in S106 agreements, highway agreements, contentious and non-contentious planning law.
• London or strong regional firm experience.
• Experience training junior staff or managing others would be advantageous.
• Entrepreneurial skills to grow the planning/property team and department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the planning/property team and client relationships.
• Advise on S106 and highway agreements and planning developments.
• Contribute to business development and client growth.
• Collaborate across commercial and residential teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Planning law

Property law

Business development

Team leadership / mentoring

Education

Solicitor qualification (Planning/Property)

Job description

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is helping a Legal 500 rated firm strengthen its planning and property team in London. This role welcomes both planning solicitors and partners with a track record in S106 and highway agreements, and a client-development mindset.

Candidates from London or strong regional firms who can lead, train juniors, and drive growth across commercial and residential practice areas will be of particular interest. Hybrid working is offered.