Planning Solicitor - Leading Regional Firm

Hunters Legal is proud to be working with a leading regional firm that is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor to join its dynamic Real Estate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to progress their legal career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Overview

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (37.5 hours per week)

Department: Real Estate

Location: Milton Keynes (with occasional travel to other office locations as required by management)

About The Firm

This firm operates with the belief that certain qualities—commercial awareness, professionalism, technical competence, timely delivery, and trusted advice—should be standard in any modern legal practice. While these traits are essential and reflected in the firm’s daily work, they are considered the baseline, not the aspiration.

What sets the firm apart is its genuinely proactive and pragmatic approach. Clients frequently highlight the team's ability to simplify complex legal matters and its commitment to understanding both the people and the businesses it serves. There is a strong focus on making legal processes straightforward, responsive, and as stress-free as possible.

Rather than relying on catchphrases or overused promises, the firm prefers to let its track record speak for itself. The legal team is proud to have earned over 35 highly positive client testimonials on Google Business and more than 320 client reviews on ReviewSolicitors, averaging an impressive 4.9 out of 5 stars. These endorsements reflect the firm’s commitment to client care, practical solutions, and consistent delivery at a high standard.

Key Knowledge Areas:

• Experience in general planning law, including section 106, section 38, section 278, and infrastructure agreements.
• Familiarity with the planning process related to both commercial and residential development.
• Proven ability to manage planning-based legal projects.
• Background in general commercial property matters.
• Desirable: knowledge in public law, compulsory purchase, licensing (liquor and entertainment), and environmental law.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow within the planning and real estate sector.
• Solid legal knowledge and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting and legal writing abilities.
• Strong team player with the drive to contribute to a busy and growing department.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive in managing personal development.
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.
• Clear, confident communication skills with clients and colleagues alike.
• Strong academic background and a commitment to ongoing career progression.
• Capable of contributing to business development and networking opportunities.
• Skilled negotiator with good organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence to handle cases independently when appropriate.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual holiday entitlement
• 3 additional non-contractual days off for Christmas shutdown
• 5% employer pension contribution
• BUPA private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Perkbox / Benefits Hub access
• Mobile phone

Equal Opportunities:

The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. It ensures that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and without discrimination based on age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality, colour, pregnancy, maternity, or any other characteristic unrelated to job performance or potential.