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Solicitor - Planning

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, Berkshire, Reading
Salary
£40000 - £55000.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Closing date
29 May 2018
Reference
BBBH4591

Job Details

Are you a Real Estate / Planning Solicitor seeking a new role? With expansion firmly on the cards in 2018 this Top 200 practice is looking to add to their established office in Reading, Berkshire.

The Firm:

This top tier, multi service, award winning firm has a rich history dating back over 150 years, with this history comes an invaluable reputation across their network of offices. Client care is at the forefront of this firm's mind which is demonstrated by their extremely loyal clients base, having acted for several generational clients.

They are known for the great quality of work that they deal with across all their departments, with work often having an international flavour. They are a highly ambitious team and house some of the most sought-after Lawyers in the industry.

They are innovative in their approach, with an open, sociable feel throughout the firm. Work life balance is something that is actively encouraged at the firm as they believe this delivers a happier, more productive team.

The Role:
This department is part of the real estate sector, working closely with the residential development team to advise both local and national house builders on all aspects of development.

The ideal candidate will provide optimal value to the business by:

  • Drafting s106 Agreements and infrastructure agreements
  • Advising on planning , CIL, Affordable housing and highway issues
  • Having a commercial awareness and an appreciation of Developer requirements
  • Providing clients with advice both face to face and in writing
  • Ensuring that all time limits are met, including the prompt actioning of all client instructions
  • Involvement in business development initiatives
  • Keeping up to date with changes in planning, environmental and highway law and preparing/delivering updates for both clients and the team internally


Minimum Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will have 1- 3 years PQE
  • Experience of Planning and Highway Law and be keen to broaden and deepen your knowledge in this area.
  • Drafting and legal research experience
  • Salary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent bonus structure


Excellent benefits package available from day one: contributory pension, life insurance, income protection insurance, childcare voucher salary sacrifice, cycle to work scheme, and employee assistance programme

Apply now for this excellent Corporate Senior Associate/Partner role with a Top 200 firm based in Reading, Berkshire

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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