Planning & Highways Lawyer

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Planning & Highways Lawyer to join the Environment & Property legal team. The role focuses on advising senior officers and elected Members on complex planning and highway matters that shape growth and infrastructure across Leicestershire.

The post holder will provide specialist legal advice on planning issues, including committees, major development proposals, section 106 obligations, enforcement and appeals.

Qualifications

• Strong background in planning and development law.
• Experience advising at Member level or senior officers.
• Comfortable attending planning committees and giving clear, practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on a wide range of planning issues, including committee work and major proposals.
• Advice on section 106 obligations, enforcement and appeals, and highways/infrastructure matters.
• Support planning and development activity through clear, practical legal guidance.

Skills

Planning law

Local government law

Advice to officers

Job description

Planning & Highways Lawyer

Leicestershire County Council View all jobs

• Leicestershire


• £41,259-55,602 per year


• Permanent


• Full-time

£41,259 - £55,602 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 10% Golden hello

Leicestershire County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning and Highway Lawyer to join its supportive and well-established Environment & Property legal team.

This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a strong background in planning and development law who is looking to work on a high-quality, varied and influential caseload. You will play a key role in advising senior officers and elected Members on complex planning and highway matters that directly shape growth, infrastructure and communities across Leicestershire.

The post holder will provide specialist legal advice on a wide range of planning issues, including planning committee work, major development proposals, section 106 obligations, enforcement and appeals. Highways and infrastructure matters form part of the role where they support planning and development activity.

We welcome applications from candidates with local authority or private practice experience, who are confident advising at Member level, comfortable attending planning committees, and able to provide clear, practical and solution-focused legal advice.

Why join us?

• A planning-focused role with meaningful involvement in development and infrastructure projects


• Regular exposure to planning committees and strategic decision-making


• A supportive and collaborative legal team with strong professional leadership


• Genuine commitment to flexible working and work/life balance


• Opportunities to mentor and support colleagues, commensurate with experience

The Environment & Property Team comprises a mix of experienced lawyers and support staff and offers a positive, inclusive working environment where professional development is encouraged.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Katy Jobanputra - Team Leader

Telephone: [phone]

Closing date: 11 October 2026