Planning Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Public Law is recruiting a Planning & Regeneration Lawyer to join the Property, Planning and Regeneration team. The role involves handling planning and highway matters, attending committees, and advising local authorities across potential multi-authority work.

We seek solicitors, barristers or CILEX with planning experience and litigation rights, capable of managing a busy caseload while delivering high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with litigation practising rights.
• Experienced in planning and regeneration law.
• Comfortable managing own caseload and prioritising competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Carry a busy but varied caseload of planning and highway matters (section 278/106, CPOs, deeds of variation).
• Attend planning committees and advise on highways, planning, and local government matters.
• Undertake related property transactions as needed and support junior colleagues.

Skills

Planning & regeneration law

Client care skills

Litigation rights

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX

Job description

Planning and Regeneration Lawyer

Property, Planning and Regeneration Team

HB Public Law

Roles Available at Lawyer and Senior Lawyer Level

Lawyer Salary Banding: £48,102 - £56,655

Senior Lawyer Salary Banding: £56,619 - £64,407

HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service operated by and based in the London Borough of Harrow and providing legal support to the London Boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Hounslow, together with Slough Borough Council. HB Public Law are looking to recruit a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join their highly regarded Property, Planning and Regeneration teams.

This is a unique opportunity to undertake a varied and rewarding caseload, potentially across four local authorities, advising on matters that have a direct impact on local communities.

Applications from newly qualified lawyers with either property or planning experience (both is ideal), and a determination to learn, are welcome. Whether you are currently working in local government, private practice or another relevant environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the Planning and Regeneration Lawyer:

The successful Planning and Regeneration Lawyer will carry a busy but interesting and varied caseload of planning and highway matters including section 278 agreements, section 106 agreements, compulsory purchase orders and deeds of variation. They will also attend planning committees, advise on general highways and planning issues and local government matters, and have conduct of any related appeals. The successful Planning and Regeneration Lawyer should also be willing to undertake some property transactions and will be supervised and supported within the team as appropriate.

Depending on experience, the Planning and Regeneration Lawyer will also support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to training initiatives and help develop best practice across the team.

What the successful Planning and Regeneration Lawyer will need:

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality legal services.

You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights, or soon to qualify
• Experienced in planning and regeneration law
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demands
• A strong communicator with excellent client care skills

We welcome applications from:

• Local authority or private practice planning and regeneration lawyers with an interest in developing their skills in property law
• Newly qualified lawyers with relevant training or pupillage experience and willingness to develop in this area of work

Why Join HB Public Law?

This is a unique opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, friendly and highly experienced team that values collaboration, learning and professional development. Working across (potentially) more than one local authority provides exposure to a breadth of work rarely available within a single organisation, allowing you to develop a wide range of expertise and gain experience of complex and challenging cases. HB Public Law are committed to supporting lawyers' development and have a strong track record of helping people progress throughout their careers.

In addition, HB Public Law offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities (including career progression)
• Cycle Scheme
• Green Car Benefit Scheme
• Civil Service Sports Council membership
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives

Working Arrangements

HB Public Law operate from a hybrid office, and lawyers typically attend the office two days per week (which could include our client offices), together with any required committee attendance and client meetings (where these are not held remotely).

Closing Date: 21/10/2026

Proposed interview dates: 6th/10th/12th/13th November 2026

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.