Planning Lawyer PQE

Position: Planning Lawyer (3 + PQE)
Location: Oxfordshire

Planning Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Leading National Law Firm | Oxford (with hybrid flexibility)

I am currently partnering with a highly regarded national law firm as they continue to strategically grow their specialist Planning team. This is a key appointment for the Oxford office and represents an excellent opportunity for a Planning Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE looking to build their practice within a market-leading national platform.

The Opportunity

The Planning team is instructed by a broad and high-quality client base including:

Residential and mixed-use developers

Major retail brands

Corporate occupiers

Contractors

Investors and funders

Charities and government bodies

Local authorities and NHS organisations

The work will be varied and engaging, with exposure to complex and high-value development matters. Typical work will involve:

Strategic and tactical advice on securing planning permission

Drafting and negotiating statutory agreements (including complex s.106 and highways agreements)

Planning due diligence on real estate, funding and corporate transactions

Advice on environmental and protected-land issues (including EIA, CIL and GLA planning)

Auditing planning application documents and committee reports

Supporting clients through appeals, judicial review and enforcement matters

Advising on Assets of Community Value, Village Greens and special protection areas

Highways and regeneration advisory work

You'll have the opportunity to develop your own caseload while also working closely with senior partners on significant national development projects. There is also strong encouragement for involvement in BD initiatives and the development of a professional network.

About You

We are seeking a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with:

3+ years PQE in planning and highways law

Experience drafting complex statutory and development agreements

Experience with planning-led regeneration projects

Exposure to planning judicial review and appeals work

Confidence in presenting at planning committees and advising clients without a legal background

Strong analytical and technical skills with a track record of successful practice development

Excellent communication and the ability to translate complex legal matters into commercial, practical advice will be key

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