A top-tier International law firm is looking to appoint a senior Planning Solicitor (7 PQE) into its highly respected Planning & Regeneration team, based in Leeds. This is a senior-level opportunity with a clear path to progression, working on some of the most complex and high-profile development projects in the country. The opportunity: Join one of the UK’s largest planning teams, advising on nationally significant development and regeneration schemes Act for a broad mix of clients across the living sector, logistics, energy and major urban regeneration, including many of the largest developers and infrastructure players in the market Be involved in the full lifecycle of development, from strategic planning advice and project finance support through to delivery and post-consent matters Work on nationally complex planning and infrastructure matters including DCOs, judicial reviews, EIA, section 106 and highways agreements and planning appeals The role: Lead and manage complex planning matters across the firm’s national client base Support the wider Development & Regeneration sub-group across offices and collaborate with lawyers from real estate, corporate and finance Take a hands-on role in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the team Play a key role in business development and client relationship management Based in Leeds with a truly national scope of work and client exposure What the firm is looking for: A qualified solicitor with at least 7 years' planning experience, ideally from a leading regional or national firm Strong technical expertise across both contentious and non-contentious planning work Experience working with developers, promoters, local authorities or infrastructure clients Someone confident managing client relationships, supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development What’s on offer? Top-of-market salary and benefits package A flexible hybrid working policy Exposure to high-profile national work with significant complexity and scale Structured career progression, mentoring and support within a highly respected national team A firm that values diversity, community contribution and purposeful legal work If you’re a senior planning lawyer looking to elevate your practice within a leading national platform, this is one not to miss. INDCATN