Job Description
About the role DK Recruitment is delighted to be working with a respected national law firm on the search for a Planning Solicitor with 2 5 years PQE to join its Real Estate and Projects team. The firm has a large, highly regarded real estate practice acting for registered providers of social housing, care home operators, pension funds, build to rent operators and private developers. The planning team advises on all aspects of the planning process, from applications and appeals to infrastructure contributions and enforcement risk, and specialises in Section 106 agreements. It works on sites ranging from a handful of units to thousands, and many deals are reported in the industry and national press. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the team s Partner, take on more complex planning matters and help develop junior fee earners. Key responsibilities Preparing planning due diligence reports and drafting replies to enquiries and Certificates of Title Drafting and negotiating Section 106 and other infrastructure agreements, with an understanding of the Community Infrastructure Levy Drafting planning provisions in conditional contracts, plus planning warranties and indemnities in sale and purchase agreements Advising clients on enforcement, planning appeals and judicial review proceedings Supporting the Partner directly, and supervising and developing junior solicitors and paralegals Building and growing long-term client relationships and meeting fee targets ..... full job details .....