Solicitor - Planning and Environmental Services

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

Environmental Law Solicitor - Job Description

The firm provides comprehensive planning, highways, and environmental legal services. In this position, you will support the firm's planning services, working on a variety of matters such as:

  • Drafting and negotiating key infrastructure agreements
  • Overseeing project appraisals and development processes
  • Conducting due diligence on funding matters
  • Managing planning appeals and judicial reviews
  • Advising on enforcement actions and certificates of lawfulness
  • Addressing public rights of way issues, including diversion orders and map modification (preferred but not essential)
  • Assisting with Compulsory Purchase Orders (preferred but not essential)

We are looking for an experienced solicitor with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in a planning law role. Strong communication skills with a client-first approach are required. A proactive individual eager to contribute to the growth and development of the planning team is ideal. We offer a competitive salary (£80,000), benefits package, and flexible working arrangements, with opportunities for further growth.



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