Our client has a vacancy for a Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE + to join the Real Estate Team, dealing with Planning. The position is Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (37.5 hours per week)
KEY KNOWLEDGE AREAS
• General Planning such as s106, s38, s278 and other planning and infrastructure agreements,
and experience of working with and/or against local planning authorities.
• Knowledge and practical experience of the planning system in relation to commercial and
residential development.
• Managing Planning based projects.
• General Commercial Property experience.
• Knowledge of public law, compulsory purchase, licensing (liquor and entertainment licenses)
and environmental law will be advantageous.
REQUIREMENTS
• A positive attitude with keenness to learn and develop core practice skills, and
problem-solving abilities.
• Sound legal knowledge.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• A hard-working team player able to fit into a friendly, busy and fast-growing team.
• An eye for detail.
• Ability to take responsibility for own professional development and growth.
• Commercial and financial awareness with an ability to listen well to clients and colleagues.
• Confidence and ability to communicate to a high standard with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent academics and strong ambition for career development.
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team
and the firm.
• Negotiation skills.
• Organisational ability.
• Ability to work unsupervised in due course.
BENEFITS
· 26 days holiday
· Non-Contractual Leave – 3 Days for Christmas Shutdown
· 5% Employer Pension Contribution
· BUPA Private Health
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Income Protection Scheme
· Death in Service Benefits
· Perkbox / Benefits Hub
· Mobile phone
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so