Planning Solicitor

bradford, yorkshire and the humber, United Kingdom

Company: JR UK Client / Employer: Oculus Legal Group

Posted: 29.05.2026

Job reference: 95154191915286528037341

Job information

Location

Client / Employer

Job reference

95154191915286528037341

Listing type

Basic

EU work permit required

No

Posted

29.05.2026

13.07.2026

Senior Planning Solicitor – Leeds -Top 100 Law Firm- Hybrid - Salary up to £90,000

A leading Top 100 law firm is seeking a Senior Planning Solicitor to join its well-established team in Leeds. This is a standout opportunity to join a practice that genuinely operates differently, placing people first and billing second.

The firm is known for its progressive culture, collaborative approach, and commitment to wellbeing, with no individual billing targets and performance not solely tied to financial metrics.

The Role

You will be advising on a broad range of planning matters, including Section 106 agreements, highways and other statutory agreements, planning and highways law, and providing due diligence support on property and corporate transactions. There is also exposure to contentious planning work such as Planning Inquiries, hearings, judicial reviews, and court challenges. Experience on large regeneration schemes would be highly desirable.

Benefits

• Firm-wide bonus: up to 14% depending on overall firm performance
• Individual bonus: uncapped with team members frequently receiving double-figure bonuses
• Holiday: 29 days plus bank holidays with the option to buy 5 additional days
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working and strong work-life balance focus
• High-quality, complex and meaningful work

To learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch directly.

07383 821952