Senior Planning Solicitor / Partner - Quality Work & Hybrid Working

QED Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 50 law firm seeks an experienced Solicitor for its Planning & Development team. This role allows for significant impact within the national team, handling diverse legal tasks and managing client relationships. A flexible hybrid working model is offered, supporting work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working model (2 days in office, 3 days at home)

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 Years' PQE required.
• Experience in non-contentious planning work preferred.
• Willingness to lead and grow the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of planning legal work.
• Engage with local government and social housing clients.
• Develop planning strategies for clients.

Skills

Planning strategy

Legal agreement drafting

Public rights of way

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Fantastic opportunity not to be missed at this outstanding Top 50 law firm with a major regional presence, which is now looking to expand its Planning & Development team in the regions. Ideally, they are seeking a Solicitor with at least 5 Years' PQE to join as a Principal Associate, Legal Director or Partner and take a significant role within the national Planning team.

The existing team is split nationally, but they are keen to establish a bigger presence and are open to growing the team from any of their regional offices, so there will be scope for you to take a lead on growth within your office & team.

The work in place will consist of a broad spread covering most planning work that consists of: non-contentious legal agreements, planning enforcement, CPO, highways / public rights of way, planning strategy and new town advice. The department acts for a lot of local government & social housing clients, individuals, large private and charitable estates, as well as retail operators. There is a considerable amount of CPO & Land Tribunal work that can be dealt with too.

Due to the seniority of this appointment, the salary banding is wide and all levels will be considered for this position, with circa £80,000 being the lower end of the bracket.In addition to a fantastic basic, there will be an additionalbonus scheme and flexibility on offer that includes a hybrid working that allows 2 days per week in the office and 3 days at home.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential discussion.