Planning Solicitor – 3+ PQE – Berkshire or Hampshire

Overview

In this Planning Solicitor role you will provide strategic planning advice and handle real estate-related planning matters for a diverse client base. You will draft complex agreements, manage risk, and advise on appeals, enforcement, and regeneration projects. The role sits in a national team and involves collaboration with developers, authorities, and NHS bodies to shape planning outcomes. You will work on areas such as EIA, CIL, and GLA planning, contributing to firm growth and client service excellence. This is an opportunity to influence high-profile planning projects within a dynamic practice.

Responsibilities

• provide strategic planning advice to clients
• negotiate statutory planning agreements
• conduct due diligence on planning aspects of real estate transactions
• advise on Assets of Community Value and Village Greens
• manage risk, appeals, judicial reviews, and enforcement matters
• work on highways and infrastructure planning
• draft complex planning-related agreements
• advise on regeneration projects
• support practice development and client communication

Key requirements

• 3+ years’ PQE in planning law
• strong knowledge of EIA, CIL, and GLA planning
• experience drafting complex agreements
• experience advising on judicial reviews and appeals
• experience with regeneration projects
• excellent client communication skills

• strong communication
• client-focused
• commercial awareness
• planning law expertise
• due diligence in real estate transactions
• appeals and enforcement handling

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