Planning Solicitor

NQ - 5 PQE | Leeds or Newcastle | Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity for a Planning Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing national law firm, within an ambitious Real Estate practice with an established presence across the North.

With continued investment in the team and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career alongside recognised planning specialists, advising on a varied range of high-quality development and infrastructure projects.

The team works with an impressive client base, including national housebuilders, developers, landowners, registered providers and public sector organisations.

The Role

You''ll work on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious planning matters, including:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating Section 106 agreements for housebuilders, developers, landowners and local authorities.

  
  
  

• Advising on planning permissions, conditions, implementation and complex planning issues.

  
  
  

• Providing advice on CIL and its implications for development proposals.

  
  
  

• Supporting compulsory purchase and Development Consent Order (DCO) matters, acting for both promoting authorities and objectors.

  
  
  

• Advising on certificates of lawfulness, planning enforcement, appeals and judicial reviews.

  
  
  

• Handling highways matters, including public rights of way, stopping-up and diversion orders.

  
  
  

• Working alongside experienced colleagues, counsel and wider project teams on significant development and infrastructure schemes.

  
  
  

• Contributing to business development, client networking and the continued growth of the practice.

  
  
  

About You

• A qualified Solicitor with NQ-5 years'' PQE.

  
  
  

• Experience in planning law, ideally across contentious and/or non-contentious matters.

  
  
  

• An interest in real estate development, infrastructure and the wider planning landscape.

  
  
  

• Commercially minded, proactive and keen to take ownership of your work.

  
  
  

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

  
  
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an established and ambitious practice where planning forms a key part of a wider Real Estate offering. You''ll gain exposure to an impressive client base, interesting and complex projects, and the opportunity to develop your technical expertise alongside experienced specialists.

Whether you''re an NQ looking to establish yourself in planning or an established Associate considering your next move, this is an excellent platform for your longer-term career development.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch directly.

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