Fantastic opportunity not to be missed with this outstanding Top 100 law firm with a major regional presence who are now looking to expand their Planning & Development team in Manchester. Ideally they are seeking a Solicitor with at least 8 Years' PQE to join as a Managing Associate or Partner and take a significant role within the national Planning team but also a lead role in Manchester to help increase their presence. The existing team is split nationally but they are keen to bring establish a bigger presence and are open to grow the team from any of their offices. The national team currently consists of 3 Partners, 1 Consultant, 2 Associates, 2 Junior Solicitors, 1 Paralegal, 1 Chartered Town Planner & 2 Planning Technicians.The work in place will consist of a broad spread covering most planning work that consists of; non-contentious legal agreements, planning enforcement, CPO, highways / public rights of way, planning strategy and CIL advice. The department act for a lot of housebuilder clients & social housing clients, local authorities, health trusts, individuals, large private and charitable estates, as well as retail operators. There is a considerable amount of CPO & Land Tribunal work that can be dealt with too.Due to the seniority of this appointment the salary banding is wide and all levels will be considered for this position, with circa £80,000 being the lower end of the bracket. Benefits include generous hybrid working, enhanced pension, healthcare, great work/life balance and development opportunities.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential discussion.
Back to searchSenior Planning Solicitor / Partner
qed legal
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 7 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England
£38,000 - £45,600 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A top 100 law firm in Manchester is seeking a Solicitor with at least 8 years of PQE to join their Planning & Development team as a Managing Associate or Partner.
- The firm aims to expand its presence in Manchester while being part of a national Planning team currently consisting of 3 Partners and various associates.
- The role involves a diverse range of planning work, including non-contentious legal agreements, planning enforcement, and CPO advice, serving a variety of clients such as housebuilders and local authorities.
- The salary for this position starts at approximately £80,000, with a wide banding to accommodate different levels of experience.
- Additional benefits include generous hybrid working arrangements, enhanced pension, healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.
