Remote Planning Solicitor - High-Profile Projects & WFH

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance and health

Generous pension and life assurance

25 days annual leave (+5 purchase)

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is seeking a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) in Birmingham. The role offers salary from £60,000+ and a hybrid arrangement with 3 days of home working. You will work on high-profile planning matters within a growing national team.

You will advise diverse clients, including local authorities, developers and NHS Trusts, on contentious and non-contentious planning issues, with opportunities for career development and business development contributions.

Qualifications

• NQ–4 PQE Planning Solicitor.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and working collaboratively.
• Commercially minded, organised and keen to contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning applications, appeals and inquiries.
• Handle Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Manage compulsory purchase and highways matters.
• Assist with judicial reviews and statutory challenges.
• Address listed buildings, conservation issues and major development projects.

Skills

Planning law

Client management

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is seeking a Planning Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) in Birmingham. The role offers salary from £60,000+ and a hybrid arrangement with 3 days of home working. You will work on high-profile planning matters within a growing national team.

You will advise diverse clients, including local authorities, developers and NHS Trusts, on contentious and non-contentious planning issues, with opportunities for career development and business development contributions.