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Planning Lawyer (5 yrs + PQE)

£60k - £90k per annum
Full-time

A new opportunity, which offers unrivalled prospects, has arisen for a Planning Law Specialist. 

You will be involved in a diverse and interesting range of work for clients with interests and concerns in green belt land; regeneration and development; affordable housing; listed buildings; change of use; energy, transport and infrastructure projects. 

You will play a pivotal, client-facing role and be responsible for the development of planning services. Gravitas, enthusiasm and excellent organisational & communication skills are essetnial.  

Senior lateral hire enquiries are most welcome.  All applications of experienced planning specialists will be considered – the nature of the role requires not less than 5 years’ pqe (or equivalent) in terms technical skills required - gained in either local authority or private practice. 

As well as managing free-standing instructions and projects for clients, you will also enjoy working closely and providing specialist support to the real estate, construction and litigation teams.  Previous experience is likely to include: 

•    Compulsory Purchase Orders
•    Applications and Objections on Planning Permissions 
•    Appeals, Reviews and Inquiries 
•    Section 106 and section 278 agreements


We would de delighted to hear from lawyers, who have already developed a strong reputation in the region. Alternatively, those looking to relocate and who would relish the opportunity to be client facing and develop their personal profile in the region.

The firm as a whole is instructed by a diverse range of regional businesses, developers, agricultural and landed clients in the North Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire area. 

Attracting high-calibre lawyers and professionals, this is an engaging and collegiate environment to develop a future career. A capable and dynamic leadership team has developed a supportive, open and progressive working environment. The partnership takes pride in both client and staff retention.

Salary will be tailored to the individual and based upon experience. Suffice to say the firms pays top level salaries in the region together with benefits and flexibility. 

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves.  All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

** Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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