Planning & Highways Lawyer | Hybrid + Generous Leave

North Northamptonshire Council; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing support

HMRC rates travel

Employee Network Groups

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Planning and Highways Lawyer to join its in-house Legal Services Regulatory Team. You will manage a varied caseload, draft and review legal documents, and attend Planning Committee meetings as the Legal Officer, providing expert planning and highways advice to clients and elected members.

The role offers a supportive, developing team environment with hybrid working and a competitive benefits package, including professional development and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or FCILEx with current practising status.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Attend Planning Committees as the Legal Officer.
• Experience in planning and highways matters; two of: general planning/highways advice; S106 negotiation/drafting; variations to planning agreements; policy/strategy advice; seeking Counsel on Judicial Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload under supervision or direction.
• Draft and review a wide range of legal documents using templates and adapting them as needed.
• Represent the Council at routine hearings, committees (Planning Committee monthly) and tribunals.
• Maintain accurate case records and billing on the case management system; contribute to templates and processes.
• Support governance, enforcement, and training across client departments; ensure compliance with legislation and standards.

Skills

Planning & Highways experience

CPD evidence

Attend planning committees as Legal/Offi

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FCILEx

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Planning and Highways Lawyer to join its in-house Legal Services Regulatory Team. You will manage a varied caseload, draft and review legal documents, and attend Planning Committee meetings as the Legal Officer, providing expert planning and highways advice to clients and elected members.

The role offers a supportive, developing team environment with hybrid working and a competitive benefits package, including professional development and wellbeing