Full job descriptionPlanning Lawyer
£55,000–£70,000 DOE | Permanent
Planning Lawyers are a scarce breed, so you should not have to settle for repetitive work or a role with nowhere to go.
A Top 200 regional law firm is looking for a Planning Lawyer to join its established commercial property offering. You will work on high-quality planning and environmental matters, supported by experienced Senior Lawyers and a wider real-estate team.
What’s in it for you?
*£55,000–£70,000, depending on experience
*High-quality planning and environmental work
*Access to experienced senior Lawyers and specialists
*Chelmsford or Bishop’s Stortford office options
*Generous annual leave and your birthday off
*The option to purchase additional holiday
*Structured training and career-development resources
*A well-resourced regional platform without the London commute
The role
The position offers a broad mix of advisory, transactional and contentious planning work. You will:
*Advise on planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters
*Work on judicial reviews and complex planning challenges
*Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements
*Prepare other planning agreements and supporting documents
*Conduct legal research and produce advice notes, reports and briefings
*Support senior Lawyers on complex planning and environmental cases
*Liaise with developers, local authorities and other stakeholders
*Provide commercially focused advice as part of the wider property team
You
You will be a qualified Lawyer with relevant planning experience and a sound understanding of English planning law and procedure.
You should be able to demonstrate:
*Experience advising on planning applications, agreements or disputes
*Strong drafting and negotiation skills
*Commercial awareness and clear legal judgement
*The ability to explain technical issues without disappearing into legal fog
*Confidence dealing with clients and external stakeholders
*A collaborative approach and willingness to support wider team development
Whether you are already a dedicated Planning Lawyer or have developed a substantial planning specialism within a property or public-law practice, this could offer the stronger platform you have been looking for.
More Information
For a confidential discussion, contact Charlie Raffan at G2 Legal
PQE, years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for this role.
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