In House Lawyer (Real Estate & Planning) - 3-8 PQE - Plymouth
Location: Plymouth
Type of Role: Permanent or Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 (dependent on experience and engagement model)
A leading international law firm is seeking Real Estate or Planning Lawyers to join its growing in house legal resourcing team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly within major client organisations, gaining genuine in house experience while retaining the support, resources and training of a top tier firm.
The team provides high calibre lawyers to work within clients' legal departments on a permanent or fixed term basis, offering flexibility, variety and exposure to a wide range of sectors.
The Role
You will be embedded within client legal teams, delivering practical, commercial advice across real estate and/or planning matters. Responsibilities include:
- Advising on commercial property transactions, landlord and tenant matters and development projects
- Supporting planning applications, appeals, inquiries and infrastructure related planning work
- Working autonomously within client environments, integrating quickly and building strong stakeholder relationships
- Strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth
- Providing pragmatic, solutions focused advice aligned with business needs
- Representing the firm within client teams while accessing full firm resources, know how and training
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to Real Estate or Planning Lawyers with:
- 3-8 years' PQE (England & Wales, Scotland or other common law jurisdiction)
- Experience advising on commercial property and/or planning matters
- Previous in house or secondment experience (desirable but not essential)
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills and confidence building trusted relationships quickly
- A collaborative, curious mindset and ability to adapt to new environments
Why This Role?
This in house model offers a blend of stability, variety and flexibility:
- High quality, meaningful in house work with leading organisations
- Exposure to different sectors, teams and challenges
- Full access to firm resources, know how and training
- Supportive, collaborative culture with strong emphasis on wellbeing
- Flexible working patterns (full time or part time), with most secondments remote or hybrid
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
How to Apply
Do contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
