Legal Director

Are you an experienced Planning Lawyer looking for a flexible and dynamic role within a top-tier law firm? We are a leading Top 50 law firm with one of the largest and most respected Real Estate teams in the country. Our Planning team provides comprehensive advice on all aspects of planning and highways law, including negotiating planning or highways works agreements, guidance on natural capital, and addressing legal challenges that could impede development. We also have a strong track record in defending against enforcement actions. This position would be working across the Thames Valley, London and Cheltenham region, and could be based in any of these offices.

• Have in-depth experience on a range of issues across the breadth of planning law.
• Develop and maintain knowledge on issues within planning, working collaboratively with colleagues across the whole team to share knowledge.
• Contribute to business development opportunities and identify networking opportunities internally and externally, marketing and cross selling.
• Supporting and training junior members of the team.

• A qualified Planning Lawyer with significant experience.
• Strong skills in advising on both contentious and/or non-contentious planning matters.
• Excellent negotiation and client management abilities.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits of working with us:

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Car Loans
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples' energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. We take an entrepreneurial approach, are flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, and deliver the best outcomes. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. We have ten offices in England and Wales with a full-service regional hub in Northampton and growing presence in London and Cambridge.

Equal opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and supports our clients. We are an armed forces-friendly organisation.

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.