Planning Solicitor

Leeds Permanent £68,000 - £78,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their highly regarded practice in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior to mid level lawyer to work for major clients on energy and infrastructure planning matters across the UK and abroad.
  • Join a global Top 15 law firm
  • Great opportunity to work on planning work for energy clients

About Our Client

Our client is an international law firm with a great reputation. The firm has over 3500 employees globally and an excellent reputation as a leading full service law firm. Their planning team is ranked as a Tier 1 practice by the directories and they are advising clients on high profile planning work. The firm offers great training and support alongside a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Description

The Planning Solicitor will deal with a range of responsibilities including;

  • Dealing with planning matters in the Energy & Infrastructure sectors.
  • Advising high profile clients across the UK
  • Working on a range of planning projects including offshore wind, solar, nuclear and infrastructure projects such as airports and new roads and rail projects.
  • Supporting senior fee earners on complex projects



The Successful Applicant

The successful Planning Solicitor should have:

  • A track record in planning work and some exposure to energy work
  • Likely to have around 3-5 years PQE
  • Strong academics
  • Ties to Leeds
  • Excellent communication and client service skills.
  • The ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.

What's on Offer

  • An estimated salary range between £68,000 and £78000 per year.
  • A bonus structure to reward high performance.
  • 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • A pension scheme contributing 5% of your salary.
  • Comprehensive health care benefits.
  • Opportunity for hybrid working, combining office and home work.



Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6640277
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-012025-6640277