Senior Planning Solicitor – Hybrid, National Team Lead

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Solicitor to join their expanding Planning & Development team at the Principal Associate, Legal Director, or Partner level. This is an exceptional opportunity for a legal professional with at least 5 years of PQE to contribute significantly to national planning efforts. The attractive salary starts around £80,000, and the role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote work.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Individual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Solicitor with at least 5 Years’ PQE eligible for Principal Associate, Legal Director or Partner level.

Responsibilities

• Draft non-contentious legal agreements.
• Handle planning enforcement cases.
• Manage highways and public rights of way issues.
• Provide planning strategy and new town advice.
• Engage in CPO & Land Tribunal work.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Planning law expertise

Client relationship management

Job description

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Solicitor to join their expanding Planning & Development team at the Principal Associate, Legal Director, or Partner level. This is an exceptional opportunity for a legal professional with at least 5 years of PQE to contribute significantly to national planning efforts. The attractive salary starts around £80,000, and the role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote work.