Central Government Planning Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Government Planning Lawyer for a locum contract of 6 months or more. The role demands extensive experience in Planning Law, providing legal support for environmental and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach, ensuring effective case management. Offering a competitive rate and hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity to work within a Central Government Organisation.

Benefits

Annual equivalent salary of £61,200 - £65,000

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities to extend contract

Qualifications

• 2 years+ experience in planning law.
• Sound knowledge of planning and environmental matters.
• Creative, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning policies and regeneration.
• Legal support on planning consent for energy infrastructure.
• Advising on litigation involving the Government.
• Managing a high case load and maintaining relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to managing risks

Strong interpersonal skills

Reliable legal judgment

Sound analysis and legal research

Education

Commonwealth or UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister/Equivalent

Job description

Government Planning Lawyer

Locum Contract - Full Time 6 months+

Rate - £31.81 per hour PAYE + £4.78 per hour holiday pay

Annual equivalent of £61,200

London, Hybrid-Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Qualified (Solicitor or Barrister/Equivalent) Planning Lawyer to join a Central Government Organisation. My client 信 looking for a passionate individual who has extensive knowledge and experience of Planning Law. The role involves advising and supporting in exercising functions with a focus on Planning law, Environmental and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities of the Planning Lawyer:

• Responsible for planning policies, safety policies, integration and regeneration.
• Legal support on planning consent applications for large energy infrastructure projects and overhead powerlines, and working with Government Departments on planning reforms.
• Planning and environmental focus,’altra encompassing application of the current regime and supporting new developments in response to government commitments.
• Advising on litigation involving the Government, working closely with GLD Litigation teams and external Counsel as required.
• Conduct a wide variety of matters making decisions about case progression (liaising and seeking views from senior colleagues where necessary).
• Familiarity with electronic case management and ability to keep electronic files in good order with all correspondence and documents filed as necessary.
• Ability to manage a high case load whilst maintaining a good working relationship with team colleagues.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2 years+ experience in planning law.
• Sound knowledge of and experience of advising on Planning and Environmental matters.
• Commonwealth or UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister/Equivalent with at least 2 years post‑qualified experience.
• We are looking for creative, solutions‑focused lawyers with the following mix of skills and experience:
• Strong communication skills
• A proactive approach to managing risks and identifying solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capability to create and support an inclusive working environment.
• Reliable legal judgment and appreciation of legal risk.
• Sound analysis, using sound legal research to produce timely and fit for purpose advice.

Benefits of working for the employer:

• Annual equivalent of £61,200 - £65,000
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to unique work within a Central Government Organisation
• Long contracts with opportunities to extend
• Client will wait up to 3 months' notice period

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for a Planning Lawyer to join a well‑established Central Government Organisation, which prides itself in providing high‑quality, pristine service to its clients. If you have a keen interest to learn more about this role and have relevant skills or experience for this Planning Lawyer role, please apply now, and contact Mark at Sellick Partnership.

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