Planning Solicitor NQ-1 PQE
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £68000 - £75000 per annum + Negotiable + Excellent Benefits
- Posted
- 25 Jul 2022
- Closes
- 15 Aug 2022
- Ref
- BBBH38090
- Contact
- Jonathan Kitto
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Planning / Environment
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Exciting opportunity for an NQ Solicitor to join a growing Planning team in a Top 40 UK Law Firm based in the City of London.
Within a pioneering department ranked highly in the Legal 500, this is a stand-out opportunity. The offer includes impressive training and development alongside solid progression prospects.
The Firm
This London law firm is a pioneer in the legal industry, dealing with the highest quality of work while providing employees with the opportunity to truly make a difference without simply being a small cog in a big machine.
It is common for Associates and Partners to be working side by side. Fee earners of all levels have the opportunity to be involved with business development. It is common for fee earners to gain such a level of exposure they gain PQE beyond their years.
You will find a creative, supportive, dynamic, forward-thinking, and progressive culture. They invest heavily in their staff, with industry-leading training and a natural platform for progression.
With a broad range of international offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, there are many global and UK clients.
The Role
The firm is recruiting for a Planning Solicitor (NQ-1 year PQE) to join them in their City of London office.
You will be encouraged to manage your own caseload and be provided with plenty of direct access to client contact.
The team is one of the foremost planning departments in the UK, enabling you to work with an incredibly broad range of clients, advising on a variety of matters.
The team act primarily for major residential developers, registered providers, local planning authorities and landowners - with a national reputation for high-level strategic planning advice on major residential-led schemes, having won multiple awards.
The role will involve negotiating and drafting 106 and infrastructure agreements, assisting with planning appeals, court challenges and enforcement matters. You will also be given the opportunity to engage in business development and help prepare advice on legislative and policy change/reform.
You will receive excellent support and training from some of the best planning solicitors in the country.
Requirements:
- England and Wales qualified solicitor with NQ-1 years PQE
- Experience in planning law is essential
- Able communicator with a client focus
- Good work ethic and a commercial mindset
Benefits:
- Above market rate salary
- Private healthcare
- 25+ days annual leave
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Training from top planning partners
This is a superb Planning Solicitor role in a pioneering and flexible firm in the heart of London.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Jonathan Kitto at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.