Planning Solicitor

Planning Solicitor | 1 PQE+ | National Law Firm | Manchester city centre BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a national law firm in seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its Planning team in Manchester. Excellent salary, benefits and training within a national team. The Role As an Associate in this Planning team, you will: - Act on a broad range of contentious and non contentious planning matters - Acting on compulsory purchase work, highways matters, drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements, footpath/highway closures, judicial review, infrastructure agreements and village green issues. -Work on projects across all sectors. -Work on high-profile projects. -You will be assisting on complex cases and running your own caseload. About You To be successful in your application for this Planning Associate vacancy, you will have: -1 PQE + with experience in planning law. -A strong academic background. -Excellent technical skills with an innovative approach to their application. -Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery. -Proven ability to manage and progress matters independently. -A good teamwork ethic and a can-do attitude. -Aptitude for business development and client facing experience. The Offering The successful Planning Associate will be rewarded with: -A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. -Strong partner support -A flexible, supportive, and inclusive team environment. -Genuine progression opportunities. -The opportunity to work on a wide range of projects with a national scope. Apply Now! To be considered for this Planning Associate vacancy, apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.