Real Estate/Planning Solicitor 0-5 years' PQE Location - Leeds OR Newcastle, hybrid working Salary - Depending on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Solicitor to join a reputable Firm in either Leeds or Newcastle, offering hybrid working and a competitive salary. Some of your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: - Draft, review and negotiate s106 Agreements for housebuilders, registered providers, landowners and local authorities and liaise with some significant clients regarding the same including national household names - Advise upon legal planning issues including interpretation of planning consents; interpretation of planning conditions; issues around whether a planning permission has been lawfully implemented; the different types of planning permission and their interaction - Instructing and liaising with counsel on a number of projects whether for written advice or as part of a larger scheme progressing to inquiry or court proceedings - Being part of a team dealing with large projects, often high profile and involving significant advice on complex areas of planning law - Attending planning committee to advise members and officers of client local planning authorities (PQE dependent) - Involvement in judicial review advice and court proceedings whether making an application or advising in respect of a challenge in the courts Key Skills: - Team player - Good verbal and communication skills - Strong organisational and time management skills, along with the ability to effectively prioritise work - Proactivity and a high level of attention to detail If you are interested in applying, or would like to know more, please get in touch with Bethany Hinton Simpson Judge today.