Senior Planning Solicitor

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency seeks a Senior Planning Solicitor for a full-time temporary position in Greater London. The successful candidate will advise clients on major planning applications, provide expert legal guidance, and support senior leadership in complex cases. Essential qualifications include strong knowledge of planning law and experience in legal representation in tribunals and inquiries. This position offers a rate of £37.35 per hour. Interested candidates should email their CV for application.

Qualifications

• Experienced in advising on major planning applications.
• Knowledge of compulsory purchase orders and appropriation.
• Ability to represent clients in court and tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Advise planning officers and clients on major planning applications and redevelopment projects.
• Provide specialist advice on compulsory purchase orders and appropriation matters.
• Attend planning committees and licensing hearings, offering clear and strategic legal guidance.
• Support senior leadership with complex and high-value planning or property cases.
• Advise on legal risk management and compliance in relation to planning and property law.
• Represent clients in proceedings, public inquiries, appeals, and judicial reviews before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Tribunals.

Skills

Advising on legal risk management

Specialist knowledge of planning law

Client representation in legal proceedings

Job description

Senior Planning Solicitor needed in West London Paying £37.35 per hr ref 005485

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

• Advise planning officers and clients on major planning applications and redevelopment projects.
• Provide specialist advice on compulsory purchase orders and appropriation matters.
• Attend planning committees and licensing hearings, offering clear and strategic legal guidance.
• Support senior leadership with complex and high‑value planning or property cases.
• Advise on legal risk management and compliance in relation to planning and property law.
• Represent clients in proceedings, public inquiries, appeals, and judicial reviews before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Tribunals.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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