Senior Planning Solicitor, Real Estate & Projects (2–5 PQE)

DK Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is working with a respected national law firm to recruit a Planning Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE for its Real Estate & Projects team in London. The role involves handling planning matters from due diligence to Section 106, advising on enforcement and appeals, and developing junior staff.

You will work closely with the Partner, manage a busy caseload, and build long-term client relationships while aiming to meet fee targets.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE as a planning solicitor.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of planning system and public law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning due diligence reports and replies to enquiries and Certificates of Title.
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 and infrastructure agreements.
• Draft planning provisions in contracts, warranties and indemnities in sale/purchase agreements.
• Advise on enforcement, planning appeals and judicial review proceedings.
• Support the Partner and supervise junior solicitors and paralegals.
• Build and grow long-term client relationships and meet fee targets.

Skills

Planning law

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Client management

Education

CILEX Conveyancing Rights

Job description

DK Recruitment is working with a respected national law firm to recruit a Planning Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE for its Real Estate & Projects team in London. The role involves handling planning matters from due diligence to Section 106, advising on enforcement and appeals, and developing junior staff.

You will work closely with the Partner, manage a busy caseload, and build long-term client relationships while aiming to meet fee targets.