Senior Planning Solicitor / Partner - Quality Work & Hybrid Working

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 50 law firm seeks a skilled Solicitor to join their Planning & Development team. This role includes significant responsibilities within national planning work and opportunities for team leadership and growth. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 years' PQE and be ready to make a strong impact in their office with flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Hybrid Working Flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 Years' PQE as a Solicitor.
• Experience in planning law and related areas.
• Ability to lead and expand legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of planning work including non-contentious agreements.
• Assist local government and social housing clients.
• Take a lead role in team growth and development.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Research

Planning Strategy

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.