Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our five offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations. Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly. At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.
Our mission: helping people to a better future.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Planning Lawyer, to join our dynamic Commercial Property team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work on high-quality, complex planning matters within a reputable and growing firm.
Responsibilities
* Advise on planning matters, including applications, appeals, enforcement, and judicial reviews.
* Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and other planning documents.
* Conduct legal research and prepare reports, briefings, and advice notes.
* Support senior lawyers on complex planning and environmental cases and liaise with authorities, developers, and stakeholders.
* Monitor developments in planning legislation, policy, and case law.
Qualifications
* A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in Planning and/or Environmental Law.
Required skills
* A strong commercial awareness and strategic judgement, able to deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice aligned with clients’ operational and commercial objectives.
Why Tees
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career development, including:
* Professional development: Access to training programmes and a wide range of career development resources.
* Health and wellness: Wellness initiatives and mental health support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
* Financial benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.
* Supportive work environment: An inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to contribute and grow.
* Work–life balance: Generous annual leave, plus your birthday off to celebrate in your own way, with the option to purchase additional holiday for even greater flexibility.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, inclusive of age, ethnicity, religion, disability status, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, socioeconomic background, care giving responsibilities, and any other lived experience that makes you uniquely you.