Planning Lawyer

About the company

The firm Our client is a well-established UK law firm with offices across the region. It looks after a broad mix of private and commercial clients and is known for clear, practical advice and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Your tasks

The firm is looking for a Planning Lawyer to join its property team and work on high-quality, complex planning matters. It’s a great opportunity to build your planning practice with a respected firm that’s growing. You will:

• Advise on planning matters, including applications, appeals, enforcement and judicial reviews
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and other planning documents
• Carry out legal research and prepare reports, briefings and advice notes
• Support senior lawyers on complex planning and environmental cases, working with local authorities, developers and other stakeholders
• Keep up to date with changes in planning legislation, policy and case law

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in planning and/or environmental law
• Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement, able to give clear, practical advice that fits clients’ operational and commercial goals

What we offer

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary payments
• Training and career development support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
• An inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity

How to apply

To find out more in confidence, apply with your CV or contact Matt Dailly at Gerrard White on

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Planning Lawyer (5+ PQE) *Location: Cambridge, Chelmsford or Bishop’s Stortford Contract: Permanent Salary:** Competitive, plus discretionary payments

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