Planning Solicitor - Newly Qualified
Bristol - Salary £65k
Yolk Legal is excited to support this recruitment campaign for a Newly Qualified Solicitor in our client's award winning Planning Team. Join one of the UK's most renowned Real Estate Planning teams and work on iconic developments, from offshore wind farms to major residential schemes. If you're passionate about planning law and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.
This firm's Planning team is rated Tier 1 by Chambers & Partners and described as having an "excellent team with real in-depth knowledge, excellent planning practice and offering superb client service." The team is based nationwide and work collaboratively with one another. The work undertaken by the team includes large scale projects and can count public sector bodies and multi-million-pound corporations as their clients.
This is what you will be doing
As a Planning Solicitor, your duties and responsibilities will include:-
- Working on large-scale development consent orders and managing compulsory acquisitions.
- Providing strategic planning advice and reviewing environmental statements.
- Assisting with project management and supporting national real estate practices.
- Handling complex mandates in residential, commercial, infrastructure, environmental, and waste sectors.
- Engaging in contentious work, including Judicial Review and Lands Chamber proceedings.
The experience you will bring to the team
You will bring the following experience to the Planning team:-
- Newly qualified solicitor status with relevant training.
- Strong academic background.
- Experience working within a large legal team.
- Demonstrated interest in planning law.
- Any experience in a large planning team is advantageous but not essential.
This is what you will get in return
The successful applicant will receive:-
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive legal technical training and skills development program.
- Opportunities to work with leading lawyers in the field.
- A supportive and inclusive working culture.
- Flexible working options, including full-time or part-time arrangements.
Are you up to the challenge?
If you're ready to take your career to the next level as a Planning Solicitor, apply now. Join a team that values diversity, promotes well being, and offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of something extraordinary. You are encouraged to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye.
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.