Planning Solicitor (1-5 PQE)

Planning Solicitor (1-5 PQE) | Competitive Salary

Leeds or Newcastle

LHH Legal

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Planning Solicitor (1-5 years' PQE) to join our client's established and growing Planning team in Leeds or Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing team, supporting senior colleagues on a wide range of complex and high-profile planning matters in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Your Role

You will be involved in a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious planning work, advising a diverse client base including developers, landowners, public sector bodies, and infrastructure organisations.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating planning agreements, including Section 106 agreements

· Advising on planning strategy, permissions, and conditions

· Supporting large-scale development and infrastructure projects, including involvement in inquiries and hearings

· Providing advice on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) matters

· Advising on compulsory purchase and major infrastructure schemes

· Managing planning enforcement, judicial review, and related disputes

· Advising on highways and public rights of way matters

· Undertaking advocacy at hearings, inquiries, committees, and court proceedings

· Contributing to business development and client relationship activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

· Qualified Solicitor status (England & Wales) with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in planning law

· Experience advising on a broad range of planning matters

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent organisational and time management abilities

· The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

· Good IT and file management skills

· A proactive approach and strong attention to detail

About the firm

An independent, full-service law firm with a UK-wide presence, providing legal services across a broad range of sectors including the built environment, healthcare, public sector, and private clients.

The team is made up of experienced professionals working in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop and thrive.

The firm are committed to promoting wellbeing, as well as equality, diversity, and inclusion, and they actively foster a culture where different perspectives are valued.

Benefits

A competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing, including:

· Generous annual leave allowance, with the option to purchase additional days

· Employer-matched pension contributions

· Life assurance cover

· A range of health and wellbeing benefits

· Hybrid working arrangements, with a blend of office and remote working

· Access to a flexible benefits platform, allowing you to tailor your package

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process where required.