Lead Planning Lawyer

Service Care Legal; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Lead Planning Lawyer to provide expert legal advice on planning law. The role includes mentoring junior staff and offering hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in planning law, preferably within local government, and a collaborative mindset. This contract role offers competitive pay and flexible hours.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Weekly pay based on experience

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in planning law.
• Local government experience is highly desirable.
• Collaborative approach to team development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of planning law.
• Provide expert legal input on planning applications and appeals.
• Mentor junior staff and apprentices.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Ability to handle complex, high-value matters

Mentoring skills

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is supporting a local authority in Nottinghamshire seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor or Barrister to be Lead Planning Lawyer within their legal services team.

Role

Lead Planning Lawyer

Location: Nottinghamshire - Hybrid (occasional office attendance)

Umbrella Rate: £50 - £60ph

PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.10 - £52.79ph

Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of planning law, with a focus on major minerals and waste developments and the complex legal agreements that accompany them.
• Provide expert legal input on planning applications, appeals, enforcement, and inquiries.
• Advise on highway-related legal matters as required.
• Mentor junior staff, including supporting the professional development of a graduate solicitor apprentice.

Qualifications / About You

• Significant post-qualification experience in planning law (local government experience highly desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to handle complex, high-value matters.
• A collaborative approach and an enthusiasm for developing junior team members.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Flexible hours.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview.

How to apply

If this Lead Planning Lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest, please reach out to Hugh Barnes on the listed contact (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Info

• Job Title: Lead Planning Lawyer
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: Nottinghamshire
• Posted: Sep 15th 2025
• Closes: Oct 16th 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time