Lawyer (Planning)

Jobsgopublic; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a qualified Planning Lawyer to provide legal advice on planning law and policy. This permanent part-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working and professional development opportunities. Candidates should possess an up-to-date practising certificate and experience in planning law. The ideal applicant will be collaborative and have excellent communication skills. Applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working policies

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Flexi time

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance scheme

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Up-to-date practising certificate.
• Ability to advise on planning law and policy.
• Experience in handling varied and stimulating legal work.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on planning law, policy, and procedures.
• Draft and negotiate planning agreements.
• Conduct planning inquiries and represent the council at planning committees.

Skills

Concise communication

Building relationships with officers

Advising on legal matters

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Job description

Are you qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with an up-to-date practising certificate?

Are you looking for a role that will actively invest in your professional development?

Are you looking for a role with variety, where you can be relied on for your expertise and experience?

Do your skills include concise communication, an ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with Officers at different levels in the Council, and the ability to advise on matters with a variety of legal issues in a professional manner in all situations, including advising at planning committee?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role and make an impact in the Legal Services team at Waverley Borough Council and Guildford Borough Council.

We are an ambitious, dynamic and innovative local authority. Key to our success is our commitment to team working and ongoing development of our high performing, highly engaged workforce, who all share in the delivery of the organisation’s values and corporate objectives

As Planning Lawyer, you will join a friendly and supportive team and advise on all aspects of planning law and policy. You will have conduct of your own caseload and deal with varied and stimulating work on the cutting edge of planning law.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on planning law, policy, and procedures
• Draft, review, and negotiate planning agreements, including section 106 agreements
• Ensure the proper conduct of planning inquiries, including the provision of advocacy at public hearings
• Represent the council in planning committees on a rota basis. The planning committee occur in the evening
• Provide advice and assistance to other members of the legal team in respect of planning law matters.

This is a permanent, part time role, hours per week.

Please note this post is politically restricted.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact James Tong, Principal Lawyer (Planning) on 01483 444903 .

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting -

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences -we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer and interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.