Solicitor - Planning Real Estate

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE+ to join the Real Estate Team in Milton Keynes. The role involves managing planning-based projects and requires sound legal knowledge and excellent drafting skills. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the planning system related to commercial and residential development. The position offers competitive benefits including 26 days holiday and a 5% employer pension contribution.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Non-Contractual Leave – 3 Days for Christmas Shutdown

5% Employer Pension Contribution

BUPA Private Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Income Protection Scheme

Death in Service Benefits

Perkbox / Benefits Hub

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE+ as a Solicitor.
• Experience in Planning and Commercial Property.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Join the Real Estate Team dealing with Planning.
• Manage planning-based projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Skills

General Planning

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational ability

Interpersonal and marketing skills

Education

Sound legal knowledge

Excellent academics

Job description

Job Description

Our client has a vacancy for a Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE+ to join the Real Estate Team, dealing with Planning. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (37.5 hours per week).

Key Knowledge Areas

• General Planning such as s106, s38, s278 and other planning and infrastructure agreements, and experience of working with and/or against local planning authorities.
• Knowledge and practical experience of the planning system in relation to commercial and residential development.
• Managing planning-based projects.
• General Commercial Property experience.
• Knowledge of public law, compulsory purchase, licensing (liquor and entertainment licenses), and environmental law will be advantageous.

Requirements

• A positive attitude with keenness to learn and develop core practice skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound legal knowledge.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• A hard-working team player able to fit into a friendly, busy, and fast-growing team.
• An eye for detail.
• Ability to take responsibility for own professional development and growth.
• Commercial and financial awareness with an ability to listen well to clients and colleagues.
• Confidence and ability to communicate to a high standard with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent academics and strong ambition for career development.
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm.
• Negotiation skills.
• Organizational ability.
• Ability to work unsupervised in due course.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday
• Non-Contractual Leave – 3 Days for Christmas Shutdown
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• BUPA Private Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection Scheme
• Death in Service Benefits
• Perkbox / Benefits Hub
• Mobile phone

Due to the large number of responses we receive, it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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