Job Description:

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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