Planning Solicitor

Leeds Permanent £68,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their highly regarded planning practice. This is an exciting time to join our client who is a large full service law firm in central Leeds.
  • Join a tier 1 rated planning practice
  • Great opportunity for career progression alongside a competitive salary

About Our Client

Our client is known as a leading law firm in Leeds. Their planning team have a great reputation and are ranked as a leading player by the legal directories for Yorkshire. The firm offers great training and support for its staff and has recently revised their benefits on offer. These include super bonuses and hybrid working.

Job Description

The Planning Solicitor will get involved in a range of work including;

  • Handling planning appeals, working on new town and large residential projects, energy schemes and large infrastructure schemes.
  • Supporting Partners on large projects.
  • Advising clients in the public and private sector.
  • Assisting with planning inquiries and appeals.
  • Developing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Contributing to business development activities.
  • Staying up-to-date with changes in planning law.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Planning Solicitor should have:

  • A strong academic background in planning gained from a law firm or in local authority.
  • Likely to have around 3-6 years PQE
  • An interest to work for a large law firm.
  • Ties to Leeds
  • The ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

What's on Offer

  • An attractive salary range of £68000 - £75,000.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • Car scheme.
  • Pension contribution at 5%.
  • Health-care and Life assurance.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.



Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6628097
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Environmental & Planning
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-012025-6628097