Hybrid Senior Highways & Planning Lawyer — Local Impact

Page Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A County Council is seeking a Permanent Planning Solicitor to conduct highways and planning agreements and provide legal advice on various regulations. The successful applicant will possess a current practising certificate and relevant experience in planning law. Responsibilities include negotiating agreements and advising on enforcement matters. The role offers a salary range of £61,784 - £67,859, 26 days of holiday, options for additional leave, and further benefits. The position allows for remote work, with two office days per week.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional annual leave

Local government pension

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Eligible to practice in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Recent legal experience in highways and planning law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct highways and planning agreements.
• Advise on highways and planning laws and enforcement.
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required.

Skills

Negotiating highways and planning agreements

Providing solutions focused advice

Drafting briefs to Counsel

Drafting highways notices and advising on DMMOs

Involvement in s78 TCPA 1990 appeals

Education

Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

A County Council is seeking a Permanent Planning Solicitor to conduct highways and planning agreements and provide legal advice on various regulations. The successful applicant will possess a current practising certificate and relevant experience in planning law. Responsibilities include negotiating agreements and advising on enforcement matters. The role offers a salary range of £61,784 - £67,859, 26 days of holiday, options for additional leave, and further benefits. The position allows for remote work, with two office days per week.