Senior Planning Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Planning Solicitor in Eastleigh, UK. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of PQE in planning law and will be responsible for providing strategic advice, drafting agreements, and engaging in risk management. The role offers a competitive salary of £75,000-£90,000 and the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, including local authorities and government agencies. An excellent opportunity for career progression in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting complex planning and infrastructure agreements.
• Experience advising on judicial reviews, appeals, and regeneration projects.
• Strong background in risk management and planning law.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning advice to clients on planning matters.
• Draft infrastructure and planning-related agreements.
• Assist on complex mixed-use schemes and conduct due diligence on planning aspects of real estate transactions.
• Engage in risk management, appeals, judicial reviews and enforcement matters.
• Support highways and infrastructure planning activities.

Skills

Drafting complex planning agreements

Advising on judicial reviews

Regeneration projects

Risk management

Education

4+ years of PQE in planning law

Job description

Job title: Senior Planning Solicitor

Location: Southampton

Salary: £75,000-£90,000

PQE Level: 4+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

Our national L500 client is seeking a talented Planning Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to join their impressive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including developers, retailers, corporate occupiers, charities, investors, funders, NHS bodies, local authorities, and government agencies.

In this role, you'll provide strategic planning advice, draft infrastructure agreements, assist on complex mixed use schemes and conduct due diligence on planning aspects of real estate transactions amongst other duties. You'll also be involved in risk management, appeals, judicial reviews, and enforcement matters, alongside highways and infrastructure planning.

The successful candidate will have experience in drafting complex agreements, advising on judicial reviews and appeals, and working on regeneration projects. In return you will receive a market leading remuneration package and an amazing opportunity to progress in a supportive team.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott. (e) [e-mail] (m) 07921 895 776 (t) 0117 917 1864 (l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

If you are applying, Chadwick Nott is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning advice to clients on planning matters.
• Draft infrastructure and planning-related agreements.
• Assist on complex mixed-use schemes and conduct due diligence on planning aspects of real estate transactions.
• Engage in risk management, appeals, judicial reviews and enforcement matters.
• Support highways and infrastructure planning activities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PQE in planning law.
• Experience drafting complex planning and infrastructure agreements.
• Experience advising on judicial reviews, appeals, and regeneration projects.