Planning Solicitor - NQ-2

Planning Solicitor- Leading National Law Firm- NQ-2 PQE (candidates qualifying this year are encouraged to apply!) Location: Manchester | Top-Tier Legal 500 Team | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Hybrid Working Are you a planning solicitor looking to elevate your career within a top-ranked national law firm? This is an exceptional opportunity for a solicitor to join a highly regarded Legal 500 recommended planning team based in Manchester. The Opportunity: You'll join a dynamic and collaborative national planning team advising a wide-ranging client base, including housebuilders, retailers, energy providers, infrastructure specialists, and investors. The firm offers access to high-profile, complex work while providing a supportive environment and a clear path for progression. Key Responsibilities: · Advising on both contentious and non-contentious planning matters · Drafting and negotiating complex Section 106 agreements · Working on highways and compulsory purchase matters · Advising on judicial review, infrastructure agreements, and village green applications · Collaborating with colleagues nationally on major projects About You: · UK-qualified solicitor with planning law experience (NQ-2 PQE) · Experience across a range of planning issues, ideally including development-led projects · Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset · A proactive and commercial approach to client relationships Why Apply? · Join a nationally recognised team in a firm that genuinely invests in its people · Benefit from flexible hybrid working and a progressive culture · Work with top-tier clients across the UK · Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to reward high performance · Award winning culture This is a brilliant chance to grow your planning career in a firm that combines top-quality work with a people-first ethos. Apply now or contact us in confidence to learn more about the opportunity.