Planning NQ - 2

Manchester Permanent £60,000 - £66,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Planning NQ - 2 Solicitor to join a thriving legal department in a law firm in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to clients, whilst managing a diverse caseload.
  • Opportunity to join one the largest law firms in the world
  • Great salary and package

About Our Client

Our client is a well known international law firm, with Manchester office. They have invested significantly in the Manchester office in the past few years and this is an exciting time to join their expanding team.

Job Description

As a Planning NQ - 2 Solicitor your duties will include providing advice on all areas of Planning law. The team provides advice on and acts in the following specialist areas:

  • nationally significant infrastructure projects promoted under the Planning Act 2008
  • urban regeneration projects
  • compulsory purchase orders for regeneration and infrastructure projects
  • compulsory purchase compensation claims, including in the Lands Chamber and resolution by ADR
  • advice on Environmental Impact Assessment issues
  • negotiation of planning and highways agreements
  • planning appeals
  • strategy and conduct of judicial reviews at High Court and Appeal Court proceedings
  • planning due diligence on corporate and real estate acquisitions and disposals, working closely with corporate and real estate colleagues
  • planning enforcement
  • parliamentary advice including hybrid bills, Transport and Works Act orders and harbour orders
  • town and village greens
  • listed building and conservation area issues
  • highway issues

The work is extremely varied ranging from quick advice on straightforward planning issues to advising on high-profile and contentious compulsory purchase orders, regeneration and infrastructure projects, negotiation of complex development agreements, attending planning inquiries and assisting on huge corporate projects.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Planning NQ - 2 Solicitor should have completed a seat in planning. Please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of between £60,000 - £66,000 per annum
  • An attractive bonus scheme
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid working environment
  • Holiday leave allowance
  • A supportive company culture that promotes professional growth
Contact
Jennifer Lees
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6581491
Phone number
+44 161 829 0469

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jennifer Lees
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0469
Job reference
JN-112024-6581491