Planning Lawyer for Major Regeneration & Infrastructure

Peterborough Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Car lease scheme

Volunteer days / community engagement

Job summary

Peterborough Limited is seeking a Planning Lawyer to shape major regeneration and infrastructure projects in the city. You will advise on planning applications, negotiate obligations, and present to Planning Committee as part of a dynamic team.

With responsibilities spanning Section 106, highways delivery, and complex appeals, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable growth and ensuring compliant, strategic legal advice across projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx with current practising certificate.
• Solid experience in planning law and the development process.
• Strong knowledge of Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Understanding of highways law and infrastructure delivery.
• Confident communicator capable of advising committees and engaging stakeholders.
• Interest in urban development, placemaking, and regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning and highways matters from initial instruction to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
• Providing expert legal advice at Planning Committee meetings (on a rota basis).
• Advising on complex development proposals, including major regeneration programmes.
• Dealing with planning appeals, enforcement issues, and judicial review matters.
• Supporting work on highways agreements, adoption processes, and transport-related projects.
• Working collaboratively with planners, developers, and external partners to progress key schemes.
• Underpinning the Council's growth ambitions through sound, strategic legal advice.

Skills

Planning law

Highways law

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Legal advice

Public speaking

Job description

Peterborough Limited is seeking a Planning Lawyer to shape major regeneration and infrastructure projects in the city. You will advise on planning applications, negotiate obligations, and present to Planning Committee as part of a dynamic team.

With responsibilities spanning Section 106, highways delivery, and complex appeals, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable growth and ensuring compliant, strategic legal advice across projects.