Remote Planning Solicitor | High-Profile Matters & Growth

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 3 days

Annual leave 25 days (+5)

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Health assessments

Pension plan

Life assurance

Training and progression

National Planning team

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join a growing national team. The role offers a salary from £60,000+, with flexible working arrangements including 3 days from home, and exposure to high-profile planning matters.

You'll advise local authorities, developers, NHS Trusts and major corporates on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including applications, Section 106, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, listed buildings,

Qualifications

• NQ–4 PQE Planning Solicitor.
• Experience in contentious and/or non-contentious planning law.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise a varied client base on planning matters (contentious and non-contentious).
• Handle planning applications, appeals and inquiries.
• Manage Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Deal with compulsory purchase and highways matters.
• Contribute to judicial reviews and statutory challenges.
• Address listed buildings and conservation issues.
• Support major development, regeneration and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Planning law

Client management

Drafting

Analytical skills

Job description

Douglas Scott Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join a growing national team. The role offers a salary from £60,000+, with flexible working arrangements including 3 days from home, and exposure to high-profile planning matters.

You'll advise local authorities, developers, NHS Trusts and major corporates on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including applications, Section 106, compulsory purchase, judicial reviews, listed buildings,