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A top-tier International law firm is looking to appoint a senior Planning Solicitor (7+ PQE) into its highly respected Planning & Regeneration team, based in Leeds. This is a senior-level opportunity with a clear path to progression, working on some of the most complex and high-profile development projects in the country.The opportunity:Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.Join one of the UKs largest planning teams, advising on nationally significant development and regeneration schemesAct for a broad mix of clients across the living sector, logistics, energy and major urban regeneration, including many of the largest developers and infrastructure players in the marketBe involved in the full lifecycle of development, from strategic planning advice and project finance support through to delivery and post-consent mattersWork on nationally complex planning and infrastructure matters including DCOs, judicial reviews, EIA, section 106 and highways agreements and planning appealsThe role:Lead and manage complex planning matters across the firms national client baseSupport the wider Development & Regeneration sub-group across offices and collaborate with lawyers from real estate, corporate and financeTake a hands-on role in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the teamPlay a key role in business development and client relationship managementBased in Leeds with a truly national scope of work and client exposureWhat the firm is looking for:A qualified solicitor with at least 7 years' planning experience, ideally from a leading regional or national firmStrong technical expertise across both contentious and non-contentious planning workExperience working with developers, promoters, local authorities or infrastructure clientsSomeone confident managing client relationships, supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business developmentWhats on offer?Top-of-market salary and benefits packageA flexible hybrid working policyExposure to high-profile national work with significant complexity and scaleStructured career progression, mentoring and support within a highly respected national teamA firm that values diversity, community contribution and purposeful legal workIf youre a senior planning lawyer looking to elevate your practice within a leading national platform, this is one not to miss.#INDCATN