PLANNING SOLICITOR

Our Commercial Property department is growing at over 50% year on year, and we have a unique opportunity for a Planning Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join us on a part time basis to help develop our commercial property practice further.

• Undertake planning-related due diligence for commercial property transactions, including review of planning permissions, conditions, and enforcement notices.
• Advise on planning risks, constraints (e.g. listed buildings, conservation areas, Green Belt), CIL, and Section 106 agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contractual clauses relating to planning matters.
• Advise on and negotiate planning warranties and indemnities.
• Support lending processes by preparing planning reports and advice letters for banks and funders.
• Collaborate with clients and consultants on planning strategies for new developments, amendments, and lawful development certificates.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on Section 106 and other planning agreements with local authorities.
• Advise on planning risks from or opportunities for judicial review and related litigation.
• Address enforcement actions, including advice on compliance, regularisation, and defence.
• Liaise with local authorities, planning consultants, and internal teams to resolve planning issues.
• Provide updates and training to the commercial property team on legislative or policy changes impacting planning law