Overview
You will advise on planning law within a leading UK firm’s planning practice, handling a mix of non-contentious and contentious matters. In London, you’ll work across sectors such as infrastructure, regeneration, residential, and commercial development, collaborating with cross‑department teams. You’ll manage matters from due diligence to planning applications and high‑stakes processes like inquiries and judicial reviews, with a focus on commercial, client‑driven solutions. The role offers solid progression, a supportive culture, and hybrid working, appealing to a solicitor seeking long‑term development in a top planning team. This is an opportunity to shape significant development projects,
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- competitive salary and benefits package
- supportive and flexible culture
- strong opportunities for progression
Responsibilities
- Advise on planning law including Section 106 and highways agreements
- Manage planning applications and due diligence for transactions
- Provide litigation support for inquiries, hearings, and judicial reviews
- Handle own matters with minimal supervision and collaborate across departments
- Contribute to advice for major regeneration, infrastructure, and mixed-use schemes
- Deliver clear, commercially focused guidance to clients
Key requirements
- 4–6 years PQE in planning law (as stated, with range across 4–8 years)
- Experience in a recognised City, national, or top regional practice
- Proven ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively
- Strong client-facing and commercial advisory skills
- collaboration
- open communication
- commercial mindset
- planning law
- Section 106
- highways agreements
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