JMC Legal Recruitment
Job title:
Planning & Environmental Solicitor
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment
Job description
Planning & Environmental Solicitor (4+ PQE) | Legal 500-ranked Team | Ipswich, SuffolkA prestigious leading regional firm with a strong reputation in Planning law is seeking a Planning & Environmental Solicitor with 4+ years of PQE to join their expanding team in Ipswich, Suffolk.With a roster of Legal 500-recommended lawyers and recent top-tier hires, this is an exciting opportunity for a mid-senior level Planning solicitor to advance their career.The FirmThis forward-thinking firm is known for delivering high-quality work while maintaining a client-focused approach. Over recent years, the firm has seen substantial growth and continues to expand, bringing in senior talent across multiple offices. Despite their regional roots, they compete effectively with national and international firms while fostering a professional yet approachable culture.The firm is committed to providing autonomy and support to help you develop your practice. They have strategically grown by hiring top-level partners from national and regional firms, creating an environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged, allowing junior lawyers to develop their skills alongside seasoned experts.Work-life balance is a priority here, with infrastructure in place to offer more flexible working arrangements than many competitors.The RoleThis is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning Planning & Environmental team in Chelmsford. The planning team has a strong national presence and international reach, offering a wide range of high-quality work. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert planning advice
- Handling Section 106 agreements
- Advising landowners, developers, and local authorities
- Negotiating high-value contracts
You’ll work closely with a senior team member, managing a varied caseload across sectors such as environmental and retail.Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years of PQE
- Experience in a Real Estate/Planning-focused training contract seat or qualification in Planning
- Ambition to work within a leading Top 100 law firm
What’s on Offer?:
- High-quality, diverse caseload
- Above-market-rate salary with a leading benefits package
- Lucrative bonus incentives
- Flexible/agile working arrangements
This is a rare opportunity for a Planning & Environmental Solicitor to join a top-tier firm in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Andrew Chapman at 0203 865 2113 for more details.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Planning & Environmental SolicitorAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 – 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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Expected salary
£60000 – 80000 per year
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk
Job date
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:12:24 GMT
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