Planning Solicitor

Planning Solicitor / Associate (3–5 Years PQE) - Hertfordshire - £Highly Competitive (DOE) + Benefits A well-established and award-winning Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm is seeking a Planning Solicitor or Associate to join their growing Commercial Property team in Bishop’s Stortford. Contact Rebecca Barry on 020 7183 8586 or email rebecca.barry@enllegal.co.uk quote job ref: 0495
 
 This firm has a strong reputation in the market and is widely recognised for its supportive culture, progressive career development, and high-quality client base.
 
This is a confidential opportunity for a driven and technically skilled solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE to become a key part of a dynamic team acting for land promoters, developers (from SMEs to large regional housebuilders), and property investors.
 
The Role
 
Working as part of the wider Commercial Property team, you will provide expert advice on:

• Planning matters relating to strategic land acquisitions
• Statutory agreements (e.g., Section 106 and infrastructure agreements)
• Planning due diligence as part of wider transactional support

You will manage your own caseload while contributing to team strategy, supervising junior lawyers where appropriate, and playing a role in client relationship management and business development.
 
About You
 
You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor or Associate with 3–5 years’ PQE in planning law
• Commercially aware, with a strong technical understanding of planning matters
• Experienced in client-facing roles, ideally with some exposure to developers and promoters
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-office team
• Keen to contribute to marketing efforts, training, and mentoring
• Experience with document and case management systems is expected, along with strong organisational and drafting skills.

 
Career & Culture
This firm is known for fostering a collaborative, energetic, and people-first culture. As part of the team, you will benefit from:

• A clear career progression structure
• Access to a structured in-house training academy
• A firm-wide mentoring scheme and Learning & Development Manager
• Regular social and community engagement events
• Opportunities to contribute to marketing and BD initiatives

 
Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health cover
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working

 
How to Apply:
To express interest or to have a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Rebecca Barry on 020 7183 8586 or email rebecca.barry@enllegal.co.uk quoting Job Ref: 0495
 
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