Planning Solicitor

Thornton Legal is a preferred supplier to this highly rated Legal 500/ Chambers full-service firm that has a planning team with an outstanding reputation for its technical and commercial expertise.

There is now a rare opportunity for a well-educated, technical capable and commercially focused solicitor (2 - 5 years PQE) to join the planning team where the successful solicitor work across a broad spectrum of planning work, assisting the Head of Department as well as running a case load of files.

They provide advice on planning, highways, compulsory purchase and compensation, local government law and environmental matters to clients in the development, residential, commercial and retail sector with a particular specialism in renewable energy.

On offer is a brilliant culture, career progression opportunities and the chance to learn from some of the best lawyers in their field. Alongside an above market rate salary benefits include private healthcare, death in service, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 for continued years of service, pension and parking scheme.

If you are looking to be developed, stretched, and challenged as a planning solicitor then this firm will give you that and more.

Those who are academically minded, commercially aware and technically capable will be of particular interest to our client. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator with first class client facing skills.

Please apply through the advert or contact Joe Rees at Thornton Legal directly. All applications treated in strictest confidence.

Up to £250 paid in vouchers for successful referrals. Terms and conditions apply, please ask for details.

Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only. All applications demonstrating the skills necessary to fulfil the role will be considered.

Thornton Legal has strong relationships with law firms of all sizes and specialisms in the North West. We help build the careers of legal professionals across a broad range of experience levels and we would be delighted to work with you now or in the future.