Planning Law Solicitor

Location
England, Shropshire, Telford
Salary
£45000 - £80000 per annum
Posted
17 Oct 2018
Closes
24 Oct 2018
Ref
BBBH8057
Contact
James Wootton
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Planning / Environment
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Are you a Planning Solicitor with 3 years PQE? With expansion firmly on the cards in 2018 this Top practice is looking to add to their established Telford office. They pride themselves on providing their clients with pragmatic advice and their unrivalled experience delivered in a way that clients can understand.

The Firm

This top tier, multi service, award winning firm has a rich history and with this history comes an invaluable reputation across their network of offices. Client care is at the forefront of this firm's mind which is demonstrated by their extremely loyal clients base, having acted for several generational clients.

They are known for the great quality of work that they deal with across all their departments. They are a highly ambitious team and house some of the most sought-after Lawyers in the industry.

They are innovative in their approach, with an open, sociable feel throughout the firm. Work life balance is something that is actively encouraged at the firm as they believe this delivers a happier, more productive team.

The Role

The firm is currently recruiting for a Planning Solicitor for their Telford office.

Now is an exciting time to join the office and the role will come with good prospects for progression. You will work alongside a highly experienced, Legal 500 ranked, Residential Property team. The firm deal with an excellent quality of work.

The team have recently acted on several very high-profile cases therefore you will be used to managing a complex and demanding caseload.

You will work closely with the Residential Development Team with a client base built around both national and local housebuilders, work will include; s106 Agreements, Infrastructure Agreements, Planning, Affordable Housing and CIL.

The Requirements

You will be a Planning Solcitor with at least 3 years PQE with experience of Planning Law.

  • You will have good technical knowledge
  • Commercial awareness of Developer requirements
  • First-class client care skills are essential
  • Good at organising yourself and prioritising your workload
  • A want to be involved in business development initiatives
  • This role comes with good prospects for progression for the future for a self-motivated applicant
  • Ability to build and develop client relationships is essential
  • Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE, plus an exceptional benefits package

If this role is of interest then call James on 0121-296-6643 for a confidential conversation