Planning Solicitor Job at Howes Percival (Norwich)

Planning Solicitor

Howes Percival

Location:
United Kingdom , Norwich

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Due to a significant growth in our work over the last year, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Planning Solicitor to join our leading planning law team based in our Norwich office. You will be working with a broad range of clients on all aspects of planning law for projects across the Eastern Region and beyond from residential and commercial development to retail, agriculture and renewable energy schemes. Our planning team act for numerous national house builders and regional developers, promoters, landowners and public sector clients. This is a friendly team with highly experienced practitioners with the ability to provide you with the necessary support to develop your career.

Job Responsibility:

Advise and assist clients in relation to their matters, ensuring a high level of client service is maintained at all times and that the client’s aims are met (subject to professional and regulatory requirements)
Manage all aspects of the client relationship, from engagement to billing and chasing payment
Prepare and review legal documents ahead of a court hearing
Ensuring compliance with all file management processes, including those related to file audits
Working as a team with colleagues in promoting the interests of Howes Percival and in undertaking their role
Complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements
Developing litigation strategies if required
Updating and consulting with Senior Associates and Partners
Managing client cases from start to finish

Requirements:

Qualification ranging from 1 to 6 years PQE
Hard working, personable and eager to learn and develop as part of our team
Working knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated legislation
Drafting advice to clients
Experience in drafting section 106 agreements and infrastructure agreements and ability to manage such matters from instruction to conclusion
Able to manage workloads and deal effectively with clients and colleagues

Nice to have:

Experience in instructing Counsel, leading planning appeals and judicial review / statutory challenges
Working knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment
Experience in dealing with Development Consent Orders and Compulsory Purchase
Ability to deliver presentations / seminars in person or through webinar
Managing & supervising more junior members of the team

What we offer:

Perks at Work discounts
profit share scheme and discretionary bonus
25 days holiday entitlement
one paid ‘charity day’ per year
comprehensive private medical cover
well being calendar with a wide range of regular events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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