Senior Planning Solicitor

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Law Absolute Limited Full time

A leading law firm in North-West London is seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join their team on a permanent basis.

The salary range for this role is £52,116-£55,155 per annum.

This position requires 36 hours of work per week, with office attendance expected three days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in planning law, specifically in the following areas:

  • S.106 agreements and S.278 agreements
  • Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) matters
  • Drafting and negotiating planning agreements
  • Planning appeals
  • Attending planning committees, approximately once a month

Essential Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A current practicing certificate as a Solicitor
  • A proven track record of managing a full caseload independently from the outset
  • Strong expertise in all aspects of planning law
  • The ability to anticipate and resolve complex problems
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Prior experience working within the public sector is highly desirable

Please note that our job postings use PQE/salary levels as a guideline only. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills and qualifications for this role.

LAW Absolute Limited strives to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However, due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond individually to each candidate.

At LAW Absolute Limited, we prioritize transparency and fairness in our hiring process. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, it means that your application has not been selected for further consideration. Our company acts as an employment agency for fixed-term contract and permanent recruitment, as well as an employment business for temporary recruitment services.



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