Senior Planning Solicitor

TSR Legal; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join their Planning & Environment team. The role involves managing significant planning matters, advising public and private clients on complex development projects. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 6+ years of PQE in planning law, excellent communication skills, and experience in Welsh planning matters. An attractive benefits package is included with the role.

Benefits

Extensive benefit package

Opportunity to work on significant projects

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in planning law, typically 6+ PQE.
• Experience handling complex and high-value matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major infrastructure and regeneration projects.
• Handle residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Manage planning agreements and enforcement matters.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Excellent client-facing communication skills

Ability to manage files autonomously

Mentoring junior team members

Experience of Welsh planning matters

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Senior Planning Solicitor

Our client is a leading national law firm with a strong UK presence and a well-established Planning practice. Our client's Cardiff office plays a key role in advising major public and private sector clients across Wales and the UK on complex, high‑profile development and infrastructure projects.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join our client's growing Planning & Environment team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to take a leading role on significant planning matters, work closely with key clients, and contribute to the strategic development of the practice in Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Major infrastructure and regeneration projects
• Residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
• Compulsory purchase and compensation
• Planning agreements (s106), development consent orders, and highways matters Planning enforcement, appeals, and judicial review

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales Significant post‑qualification experience in planning law typically 6+ PQE
• Strong technical expertise with experience handling complex and high‑value matters
• Proven ability to manage files autonomously and mentor junior team members
• Commercially minded with excellent client‑facing and communication skills
• Experience of Welsh planning matters and devolved regimes is highly desirable

On offer is the opportunity to join a highly regarded national team, who can offer excellent quality work as well as an extensive benefit package. If you believe you have the skill set required, please contact Ryan at TSR Legal on 07554 389913 or [e-mail]