Planning Senior Associate / Partner - Gloucestershire

Planning Senior Associate / Partner - Gloucestershire - £120,000 to £150,000
Location: Gloucestershire
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with flexibility)
Salary: £120,000 to £150,000 (DOE, Partner level)

A well established regional firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner level Planning Solicitor to lead and grow its planning offering in Gloucestershire area. This is a strategic senior hire, ideal for a lawyer with strong technical expertise and (ideally) an existing following or established client relationships. The firm is open to paying up to £150k for the right Partner level candidate.

The Role
You will take a leading role in delivering high quality planning and property related work, including:

• Overseeing continuous and non contentious planning, property and agricultural matters
• Advising on tenancies, sales and purchases, and environmental matters
• Handling property focused disputes and litigation
• Managing the full spectrum of planning work: applications, appeals, Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
• Acting for landowners, rural clients, developers and commercial stakeholders
• Leading client relationships and driving new business opportunities
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
• Playing a key role in the strategic development of the planning practice

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a senior planning specialist with:

• Significant experience in planning law, ideally at Senior Associate or Partner level
• Strong technical expertise across planning, property and agricultural matters
• Experience handling planning applications, appeals and Section 106 agreements
• Confidence managing both contentious and non contentious matters
• Excellent drafting skills and commercial judgement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to advise clearly and strategically
• A proactive, commercially minded approach
• Ideally, an existing following or established client relationships
• Appetite to contribute to business development and practice growth

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Highly competitive salary up to £150k for Partner level candidates
• Flexibility around working arrangements
• Strong partner support and autonomy
• Clear progression and leadership opportunities
• A collaborative, friendly and well respected team environment

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can make adjustments to support individual needs.

*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.*