Senior Development Planning Solicitor – London

I am working with an ambitious and growing Planning practice in the heart of London that is seeking to hire a development‑focused planning lawyer. You will work closely with highly regarded and well‑connected partners on a wide range of complex schemes and projects across the UK. The firm has a strong and long‑term commitment to the Planning sector, supported by a market‑leading Real Estate team. Its culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and genuinely focused on helping talented lawyers achieve their full potential. This opportunity is ideally suited to a mid‑level lawyer who is looking for a clear career path, exposure to high‑quality and rewarding work, and the chance to play a key role within a dynamic team. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Stuart Phillips.

If you are a Planning Associate with ambitions to work on projects of the highest quality and breadth, then it might be worth considering my client.

A rare vacancy has arisen in this friendly practice for a planning solicitor to focus on development planning.  The incoming solicitor is likely to be around 1-4 years qualified and will be joining a specialist team of Planning Lawyers who advise some of the UK leading developers on complex housing and regeneration projects.  You will be advising on complex S106/278 agreements, CPO as well as public inquires and judicial reviews.  This is a superb opportunity for a junior planning lawyer who is keen to push themselves on exciting projects while being supervised by experts with many years-service.  The hiring practice has Real Estate running through its DNA, which means that planning will always remain a core function, and also means that partnership prospects are also realistic.  This, combined with a genuine work-life balance, makes it a happy firm to work at.  This role will suit either a regional planning solicitor keen to forge a career in the capital, or someone already based in London who is looking for high-quality development work and long-term prospects.  Interested to know more?  Get in touch for a confidential conversation.