Planning Lawyer

Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£65,000 - £85,000
Posted
18 Jul 2017
Closes
15 Aug 2017
Ref
FD/ 022382
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Planning / Environment
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Leading and Top 10 City law firm  are looking for a Planning Lawyer on a 6 month contract (or temp basis).

The planning group is an integral part of our commercial property department and specialise in planning, environmental and local government work. They have wide experience in advising on the planning and environmental aspects of major development and infrastructure projects including mixed use development and regeneration schemes, new housing settlements, office and business park developments, retail and leisure proposals and waste management schemes.  The practice deals with all aspects of planning law including negotiations and appeals for planning and associated consents, the drafting and negotiation of planning and related agreements and the environmental implications of development proposals.

Key criteria:

  • A planning specialist of 4+ PQE
  • To start preferably mid-August on a 6 month contract
  • Preferably with some experience in a City law firm

You will be part of a collaborative and astute team. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have demonstrative experience within private practice. If this role is of interest,,  please get in touch to discuss further by sending your CV in the first instance. 

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.