Planning Lawyer (1+PQE)
Organising Institution / Firm
Walker Morris LLP
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
💰 Stipend / Pay
Salary reflective of experience; includes annual bonus scheme up to 35% of salary.
🎓 Eligibility
Minimum 1 year PQE as a specialist planning solicitor.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Walker Morris LLP is seeking a Planning Lawyer (1+PQE) to join their specialist Planning and Environment team in Leeds. The role focuses on providing tactical legal advice on major infrastructure, energy, and large-scale residential and commercial development projects for housebuilders, developers, and infrastructure providers.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 1 year of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) as a specialist planning solicitor.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Advising on major infrastructure and energy projects.
- Providing legal support for strategic residential and commercial developments.
- Working closely with industrial, logistics, and residential developers.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
- Salary: Competitive, reflective of experience.
- Bonus: Annual scheme offering up to 35% of salary.
- Mode: Full-time, Hybrid (40-60% office presence).
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply via the official LinkedIn job portal link provided below. Ensure your profile is updated with relevant planning law experience.
Official Application Link: Apply via LinkedIn
FAQs
- Is this role office-based? The firm operates a hybrid model requiring 40-60% of time to be spent in the office.
- What are the growth prospects? The firm emphasizes career progression within one of the largest single-site planning teams outside of London.