Planning Law Legal Director or Partner

Overview

Experience
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Senior Level with client following

A senior planning opportunity with a progressive UK law firm that has delivered consistent double-digit growth in recent years and is on track to do the same again this year.

You will join an established high-performing planning practice that is continuing to grow with a strong existing client base and a clear strategy for further expansion in Leeds.

This role suits a Legal Director or Partner who enjoys leading complex planning work, building trusted client relationships and shaping a team s direction.

• Lead and advise on a broad range of planning matters including strategic planning, development consent and planning agreements

• Support clients through the full lifecycle of development projects, working closely with colleagues across real estate, construction, corporate and disputes

• Provide clear commercial advice to a varied client base including developers, landowners, investors and public sector bodies

• Manage key client relationships and contribute to the growth of the Leeds planning offering

• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers as the team expands

• Contribute to business development, profile-raising and thought leadership

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

• Senior-level planning experience with strong technical capability

• Proven ability to manage matters independently and lead client relationships

• Candidates must have an established following

• Strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic solutions-focused approach

• Collaborative working style and commitment to developing others

Desirable

• Experience advising on large-scale development, regeneration and infrastructure projects

• Experience working closely with real estate and construction teams on complex schemes

• Track record of mentoring and team leadership at senior level

• Salary 95, plus a generous bonus structure

• A genuine opportunity to shape and grow a senior planning offering in Leeds

• Established team with an existing client base and strong pipeline

• Supportive collaborative culture with high-quality work and clear progression

• Modern working environment with flexibility considered

Our client is a well-established UK law firm with a strong reputation for advising businesses, public sector bodies and individuals. The firm has achieved double-digit growth in recent years and continues to invest in its people and practice areas with a clear focus on sustainable long-term expansion.

Leeds City Centre. Full-time permanent role. Flexible working considered.

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