Experienced Planning Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

About Our Open Position

The Weightmans Planning team handles a diverse range of high-quality work for both private and public sector clients. Examples of the type of work include:

•Strategic residential and New Town projects – advising on all planning aspects for applicants and Local Planning Authorities, including large-scale infrastructure projects.

•Promoting Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, including acting for promoters and utility companies.

•Day-to-day planning advisory work for a range of clients and infrastructure agreements, including developers, housebuilders, and public bodies.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Planning team and wider firm to meet client needs, providing commercially focused planning advice and guidance. The role may involve some travel due to the nature of the work.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Conduct of matters and work as part of the team on larger projects.
  • Support the growth of the Planning practice nationally and in the relevant location.
  • Work in accordance with Weightmans' values.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Planning law, with a strong understanding of CPO matters and section 106 agreements. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential.

We are ideally looking for someone based in our Leeds office, but we will also consider candidates for Manchester, Liverpool, or Newcastle. Weightmans supports flexible working arrangements.


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