Planning Solicitor

This highly-regarded Top 100 regionally headquartered firm is seeking to continue its ambitious London growth plans.

With Legal 500 rankings in almost all departments the firm has a culture of excellence, but they also hold support and growth at the heart of everything they do (investing exceptionally well in its staff and ensuring that the atmosphere is a good combination of quality work and fun!)

They are a great example of a law firm where lawyers truly take advantage of their hybrid working arrangements.

The Firm

They have grown immensely since its founding 60+ years ago and they are looking to continue this trend, focusing heavily on internal development. Offering a clear cut path to progression whatever you do is something they pride themselves on.

The firm has an excellent culture of fun and collaboration yet maintains the quality of work expected from a firm of this esteem. With core values seen throughout, this firm operates with a flat structure where you are rewarded on merit rather than bureaucracy.

This firm has a broad client base, including national and international businesses, individuals, banks, education establishments and utility providers.

Their culture is friendly and collegiate, but they maintain the professional atmosphere you would expect from a modern, leading law firm. All of their staff have access to industry-leading training and mentoring to ensure they reach full potential.

The Role

This Top 100 firm is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor with 1-5 PQE to join their team in London.

This role offers the successful candidate the chance to work closely with senior lawyers providing advice to clients directly, and comes with genuine prospects to advance and progress in the team.

The successful candidate will be a confident and detail focused planning lawyer with excellent commercial acumen and good communication skills including good drafting ability.

Requirements:

• You will be an experienced Solicitor 1-5 PQE in Planning law
  • Experience could have been gained from either private or public sector
• Excellent team and communication skills
• A keen eye for business development and career progression

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Opportunity to work in an industry-leading Top 100 firm
• Excellent culture with social events all year round

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Birthday day off
• Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts for local businesses
• Professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role)
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Solicitor to join this Top 100 firm in the City of London.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment a call for a confidential conversation.