Senior Planning Lawyer — Hybrid, Leeds

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus potential

Central Leeds office

Professional development

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Planning Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join a leading national law firm’s Planning and Environment Group in Leeds. The role offers a salary between £70,000 and £90,000 plus a DOE bonus, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

The successful candidate will handle Section 106 matters, provide planning guidance, conduct due diligence, and manage contentious planning work including Inquiries and Judicial Reviews.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years’ PQE in planning law.
• Experience with Section 106, highways and statutory agreements.
• Contentious planning experience including Inquiries and Judicial Reviews.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercial advice.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Section 106 agreements, highways and other statutory agreements.
• Provide guidance on planning, highways and associated law.
• Conduct due diligence for property and corporate transactions.
• Handle contentious planning matters, including Inquiries, hearings and JR.
• Work on regeneration schemes and nationally significant projects.
• Collaborate with planning lawyers, environmental lawyers, advocates and consultants.

Skills

Planning law

Section 106

Commercial acumen

Contentious planning

Clear advisory

Communication

Teamwork

Collaborative

Regeneration schemes

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Planning Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join a leading national law firm’s Planning and Environment Group in Leeds. The role offers a salary between £70,000 and £90,000 plus a DOE bonus, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

The successful candidate will handle Section 106 matters, provide planning guidance, conduct due diligence, and manage contentious planning work including Inquiries and Judicial Reviews.