Legal Director role at HCR Law

This role is based across the Thames Valley, London and Cheltenham region and could be based in any of these offices. 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 planning and highways law, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support and train junior members of the team.

About You / Requirements

• 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

About Us / Benefits

• 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

About HCR and Equal Opportunity

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 client needs, and have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners. We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate differences to create an inclusive workplace. We are armed forces-friendly. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. This opportunity is real and we encourage you to apply with your CV.

Note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team manages recruitment across the firm. We work with a Preferred Supplier List and invite only appropriate agencies to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Unsolicited CVs may not be considered, and we retain the right to pursue candidates directly.

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