Head of Department, Planning Partner/Partner Designate

My client is a highly regarded regional law firm based in Leeds, servicing a regional, national and international client base.

The firm has built a reputation for delivering top-notch legal services within a collegiate and supportive work environment. The firm is attracting senior lawyers from many of the international law firms and is quickly gaining a sterling reputation across the various departments.

This key appointment is to spearhead a planning offering in Leeds. Suitable candidates will be at Legal Director level seeking their first Partner role or an existing Partner, looking to establish a new department.

Working closely with the Real Estate team, you will be adept at all aspects of planning. You will have significant experience in advising on planning strategy, drafting and negotiating s106 Agreements and Infrastructure agreements, especially under the Highways Act, development and infrastructure schemes for residential and commercial use, across brownfield and greenfield sites. Also, compulsory purchase, rights of way, highways, infrastructure projects etc. Expertise acting for a range of clients including national and regional developers, the public and private sector would be of interest.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior planning lawyer keen to take the reins of a new department within a most entrepreneurial and forward-thinking practice. Both full time and 4 day week planning lawyers are of interest.

If you want to join a highly collegiate firm which is really making waves in Leeds, to learn more please send your CV to Adele Callaghan or email me to arrange a call to discuss the role.

This role is only suitable for those qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales.

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