Planning Solicitor

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

About Your New Role

The Planning team at Weightmans handles a diverse range of high-quality work for both private and public sector clients. Our team advises on various strategic residential and New Town projects, including:

• Major infrastructure projects, such as advising on new garden towns and highways CPO's

• DCO's and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, including acting for promoters and utility companies

• Judicial review challenges and day-to-day planning advisory work for a range of clients and infrastructure agreements

Due to a strong pipeline of work and significant projects, we are seeking an experienced specialist planning solicitor to join our national Planning team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' post-qualification experience in Planning law and a strong track record of advising on CPO matters and drafting section 106 agreements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with members of the Planning team and wider firm to meet client needs, providing commercially focused planning advice and guidance.
  • Conduct matters and work as part of the team on larger projects.
  • Support the growth of the Planning practice both nationally and in the relevant location.
  • Work in accordance with Weightmans' values.

About You:

  • Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience in Planning law.
  • Strong technical knowledge and good communication skills.
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills.
  • A team player with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
  • Flexible approach.

The role is ideally based in our Leeds office, but we will also consider candidates for Manchester, Liverpool, or Newcastle. We support and encourage flexible working arrangements.


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