Planning Lawyer (local authority)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority legal team in London seeks a Planning Lawyer Locum with expertise in planning and local government law. The role includes providing legal advice, drafting agreements, and attending committee meetings. Suitable candidates should have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and a strong grasp of relevant legal frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant areas of law.
• Strong working knowledge of planning law, highways law, and local government law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on planning, highways, and local government matters.
• Draft and negotiate planning agreements and contracts.
• Manage contentious planning issues, including appeals and judicial reviews.

Skills

Planning Law

Highways Law

Road Traffic Regulations

Local Government Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

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Planning Lawyer (local authority), london (city of london)

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Client:

Service Care Solutions

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Service Care Legal are seeking an experienced and motivated Planning Lawyer Locum to join a well-regarded local authority legal team in North London. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with solid experience in planning and local government law to work in a flexible and supportive environment. The role will require attendance at the office one day per week, with the remainder of the work conducted remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of planning, highways, and local government matters (contentious and non-contentious).
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings, highways agreements, and other related documentation.
• Attend Planning Committee meetings, offering legal guidance and representation as required.
• Advise on the legal implications of decisions, including reviewing and drafting reports.
• Manage contentious planning matters, such as planning appeals and judicial reviews.
• Attend project meetings for major developments, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Instruct and brief Counsel and manage external legal providers where appropriate.
• Keep abreast of legal developments and provide training or updates to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Ensure effective use of case management systems and adherence to practice management standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (England & Wales).
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant areas of law.
• Strong working knowledge of planning law, highways law, road traffic regulations, and local government law.
• Drafting and negotiating planning and highways agreements.
• Advising on planning and related legal issues.
• Handling contentious matters, including appeals and judicial reviews.