Planning Solicitor

Planning Solicitor (1-6 PQE)
Flexible Office Base | Hybrid Working Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and ambitious Planning Solicitor to join a growing and collaborative Planning team. The role offers flexibility in office base across regional locations, with occasional travel between offices.

You will work on a diverse range of planning matters across residential, commercial, retail, agricultural, and renewable energy developments. The client base includes national housebuilders, regional developers, landowners, promoters, and public sector organisations, offering exposure to high-quality and varied work.

This is a supportive team environment, led by experienced practitioners who are committed to providing strong guidance and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Advise clients on all aspects of planning law, ensuring high standards of client service and commercially focused advice
Manage client relationships from instruction through to billing and payment collection
Draft and review legal documentation, including development agreements and related court proceedings
Manage matters from start to finish, ensuring timely progression and delivery
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the team and wider business
Ensure compliance with all internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and file management standards
Liaise with and update senior lawyers as required

About You

Qualified Solicitor with 1-6 years' PQE in planning law
Strong understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated legislation
Experience advising on planning matters and drafting client advice
Ability to draft Section 106 agreements and infrastructure agreements (highways, drainage etc.) and manage them through to completion
Knowledge of enforcement matters, including CLEUDs and CLOPUDs
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and client base

Desirable Experience

Experience instructing Counsel and handling planning appeals or judicial review/statutory challenges
Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment
Exposure to Development Consent Orders and Compulsory Purchase matters
Experience delivering presentations, seminars, or webinars
Supervisory experience or willingness to support junior team members

What's on Offer

Exposure to high-quality planning work across major development projects
Strong training, support, and career development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus scheme, private medical cover, enhanced holiday entitlement, and wellbeing initiative